Back to school Tips for Parents | Advice for parents

Download free podcast by Jennifer Wilson on Back to School: Tips for Parents It is almost that time of the year! That’s right! It’s the back-to-school season. It’s time to get kids ready with new dresses, backpacks, and other cool school supplies. As the summer break is coming to an end, for parents, it becomes impossible to handle all the stress. Does that mean you have to stop enjoying the last few days of the break and start running behind things? Of course not! Preparing for the new school year in an organized and planned way is the only solution to beat the stress. With this blog, we hope to help you with all of your back-to-school needs. Following are some pro-tips from many parent bloggers on how to efficiently prepare for the busiest season of the 2021-22 school year. Inhale…..exhale…..go!  

Warming up to the early morning routines!

back to school tips for parents - back to school activities The very first challenge every mom faces is to get the child back to the school routine after an amazing ‘stay-up-late summer break. To avoid the unpleasant waking-up experience on the first day of school, you can start getting your child to follow the new bedtime schedule at least a week before school starts. Early to bed and early to rise is always a great habit to follow.

Establishing Homework Routines

 homework schedules  - back to school activities Children are likely to get frustrated with the increase in homework schedules. Also, their lack of motivation towards completing the homework might cause disruptions in your family’s schedules. To avoid this, encourage them to complete their homework by removing the distractions, rewarding them for their accomplishments, and for finishing their tasks.
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Planning Budget Shopping

 school supplies - back to school activities Is it necessary to buy new notebooks, dresses, pencils, markers, etc. every year? Check your school supplies before getting started on your back-to-school shopping, You’ll be amazed to see that you already have half the number of school supplies leftover from the previous year. You can also make your children try out their old dresses, ask other parents if they are ready to participate in swapping clothes. Sell the unused and unwanted goodies.

Come Up with Healthy and Tasty School Lunch Ideas

Nutritious food  - back to school activities Nutritious food is the one that has enough proteins, fats, and carbohydrates for the growth of children. Also, the one’s children run away from! Preparing nutritious food which is tasty is actually catch 22! What if it could get tasty, healthy, simple, and fun? Here are such cool lunch ideas brought for you!!
  1. Mini Pizzas with whole-grain Tortillas, Mozzarella Cheese, and Marinara sauce.
  2. Tacos with Whole Grain Tortillas, Lean Ground Turkey (or Lean Ground Beef), Mozzarella, and Cherry Tomatoes.
  3. Quinoa Pasta with Parmesan Cheese, Zucchini Chips (or any veggie your child likes), and Chicken Sausage.
  4. Pinwheel Ham, Mozzarella String Cheese and Hummus Sandwich on a Whole Grain Wrap, with a Side of Apple Slices, Almond Butter and Baby Carrots.
  5. Breakfast Sandwich on a Whole Grain Bagel Thin, with One Whole Egg and a Slice of Thin Cut Cheese with a Side of Plain Low Greek Yogurt with Berries.
Hope these lunch ideas will help you prepare healthy, tasty, and nutritious lunches for your child.

Maintain Proper Communication with Teachers

 teachers approved mode of communication - back to school activities New year, new grade, and new teachers! Abide by your teacher’s approved mode of communication. Respond and communicate at the right time. Remember that your children are not the only students they have. Respect their time, be patient, and pay attention to the tone in which you are communicating with them. Be thankful. Back-to-School

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