6 WAYS TO MAKE BACK TO SCHOOL EASIER FOR EVERYONE

closer to the normal back to school regime.

3. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

We know the kids aren't Back to School for another few weeks and they definitely won't appreciate this blog post, but to make the transitionsimplerfromthe relaxing Summer to their humdrum back to school routine, we have prepared somehelpfulwaystomake the back to school transition easier for everyone!

1. HAVE EVERYONE ON THESAMEPAGE

Sit down and discuss the planforBacktoSchool,although you may not get much reception to your ideas initially, you will have planted the seed and will make the rest of the transition easier.

2. GETTING BACK INTO AROUTINE

Start re-implementing the school routine, so each week in August in the lead up to the school return date, ensure bedtime gets

Sounds like an obvious suggestion, but practice makesperfect.

Practice the school run, making the lunch and getting the kids out of bed. The more prepared you all are, the easier it will be for everyone.

4.SHOPEARLY

If you can try and pick up the back to school essentials early, maybe a few bits every week in August before school begins, it will mean less stress and pressure on everyone.

5. STOP THE NIPPERS NAPS

For those little nippers going to school for the first time, try phase out the naps, so they won't be as tired during their school day.

6.CHECKTHEIRSIZES

During the summer the kids may have outgrown some of their uniforms or shoes, so make sure you check their sizes closer to theirstartdate. Nothing worse than last minute panic buying for shoesoruniforms.

ITS BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO ROUTINE FOR THE FAMILY. WISHINGYOUALLTHE VERYBESTOFLUCK.

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