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cobwebs School readiness starts in the summer Just when it seems like you have gotten into your summer groove, it's time to get back into your school routine, which can be cause both relief and stress at the same time for parents and students alike. Even if your kids are fairly adaptable, big changes like heading back to school after a summer of limited scheduling can be stressful. Head off potential problems as you transition into the busy back-to-school season to get everyone back on the school-time track. Set a Family Schedule Rather than rushing into school season all at once, try to plan your schedule ahead of time. Easing into school season can make for a much smoother transition. This means gradually tapering off later bedtimes and enforcing an earlier wake up call. If meal times have gotten lax, it's also a good idea to start working back toward your school-time schedule. Stay Organized From weekly meetings to extracurricular activities and weekend sports, try using lists and charts to stay organized. Especially as kids grow older and their activities lists and school deadlines expand, keeping track of everyone can become a real chore. Find a place in the house where you can post calendars and lists that everyone can see. Try color-coding by child or type of activity (school, work, sports, etc.) for extra organization. Communication Central Many kids struggle in school simply because they can't manage the paperwork: field trip permission slips didn't make it out of the book bag, completed homework doesn't make it back into the book bag. Create one designated place to drop off book bags and gear, collect important school papers for signatures and communicate family announcements and plans. Establish another place for homework that's always clean, stocked with supplies, inviting, well-lit and away from TV and other distracting devices. Add comfortable seating at a table or desk. This will also be where you

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Getting kids ready for a new school year is about more than updating their wardrobe or organizing carpools with fellow parents. Reacclimating everyone in the family to the routine of school after a relaxing summer is a significant undertaking. double-check for teacher notes and assignments and repack the book bag. Remember to have them clean up each night! List Family Goals Have each person in the family list out his or her goals for this school year. They can be small or challenging, but it can give everyone something to strive for. It's also a good way to remind kids about family values like encouraging one another and making time to support everyone's individual interests. Buy Supplies Ahead of Time Don't wait until the last minute to search for school supplies like notebooks, pencils and paper or the bigger ticket items like backpacks. Seeking out necessary items ahead of time can alleviate the stress of not being able to find what you need, and spreading out purchases over time can eliminate a major one-time hit to the family budget. After School Options Encourage kids to sign up for extracurricular activities. Get a head start on the new school year by discussing and encouraging after school options with your kids. Whether athletics, a club, or theater or music appeals to your kids, start exploring those options and build enthusiasm with you kids. n

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Off to class in style without overspending Ways to simplify that shopping rush

The back to school season is not without its share of stressors for busy families. The start of school means new schedules, teachers, shoes, backpacks and friends; as well as new academic challenges. And shopping. In terms of general back to school shopping stress, for parents, it’s money; for kids, it’s not being able to find the stuff they want: If the shopping itself is adding stress to your household, start with a strategy to simplify shopping for the school year ahead. Make note of your inventory. School lists often carry over each school year, so make sure you aren't buying multiples of things you already own. Some supplies are more exciting when refreshed every year, but buying the same old boring ruler year after year is simply a waste of money. Make a list with your children. Put everything you need on that list, and be clear that once the list is done, it's done. Having everyone on the same page with a complete list helps ensure nothing vital is forgotten, and the list can serve as a handy tool to keep your budget in check. Get uber-organized by making color-coded lists by kid or category to make your shopping more manageable. Begin shopping as early as possible. Hunt bargains before the traditional back-to-school season to get the best deals. Not only will you save some cash, shopping before the rush will give you a wider selection to choose from, so you're sure to find the items you need in the styles you (and your kids) want. Spreading the shopping over several weeks or months also allows you to distribute the expense across several pay periods, helping lessen the chance that you blow your monthly budget with one mega shopping excursion. Be a savvy shopper. Check out your favorite brands and retailers and sign up for their email alerts, so you'll be

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in the know when the best deals hit. Many retailers now offer online-only specials, so watch ads closely to know when you're better served making purchases in-store or online. Create a back-up bin at home. You may find that your kids consistently run out of certain items midyear. Devote a special area of your home to keep extras in stock, and take advantage of sales during back-to-school season or buy in bulk to get a better price. Put quality ahead of price. While it's tempting to go for cheap when your list is long, remember that, depending upon the item, sometimes quality buys actually save more in the long run. Make your children shopping buddies. Involve your kids in the back-to-school shopping process by giving them a budget. Help them allocate money for all the expenses, including clothing, school supplies, shoes and more. Use the opportunity to talk about how shopping smart for the necessities can leave room for some fun buys, too. Make the old new again. Turn barely used items into something new by decorating or adding stickers. Not only is this a fun activity that can help get the kids excited about and engaged in planning for the year ahead, it's easy on the budget and eco-friendly. Keep leftover supplies on hand to revive the enthusiasm with fresh designs at the end of the quarter or semester. Swap with other moms. Make back-to-school time more fun by hosting a swap event with other moms for clothing, backpacks, shoes, etc. It seems that kids are forever trading with their friends, so embrace that mindset and see what exciting new treasures you can find for your kids to call their own. n

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Got the first day jitters? Not to worry. With school starting in just a few weeks, it's not too early to start planning what to wear. And if you want to be dressed cool for school, here is a quick list of five top fashion trends for kids of all ages. Do deluxe denim. Of course, jeans rule for school. Considered a "uniform" for the back-to-school crowd, denim always is a best buy for the new season. This fall update young kids' wardrobes with stretch denim joggers. Older kids will love the new distressed looks in vintage washes with frayed hems. If you want to blast out of the blues, then get into some colorful neon jeans. Overalls are another trendy denim item. And of course, the denim jacket is always a classic piece that will layer over everything. Embrace embellishment. It may be what's on your clothes that really makes them cool this fall. Mix up prints and patterns for a back-to-school From elaborate embroiwardrobe that rocks. dery to personalized patches to sparkling sequins, the more "graphic" the better. Whether it's a novelty t-shirt, a bomber jacket, a new pair of jeans or even a backpack, adding a little something extra is extra special this year. Go mad for plaid. Plaids have led the BTS fashion parade for years. But this time around, it's all about mixing the varsity classic with other prints ... yes, all in the same outfit. Think plaid with animal prints, plaid with camouflage, plaid with stripes, plaid with florals, plaids with checks. Gingham is still a big hit, too. The key: keep prints all in the same color family and create different looks by layering with colorful solids. Get cozy with knits. What kids (or adults for that matter) don't like the current "ath-leisure" craze? There are lots of ways to dress for school in sports-inspired clothes that make high grades in style and comfort. From the ever-popular leggings (stripes down the side make them new this year) to zip-front hoodies (lined with Sherpa fleece) to long-sleeved graphic tees (rainbow stripes are trending) to sweatshirts and sweatpants (a little oversized), these are comfy ways to look cool for school. Rock the schoolhouse. Mixing up all the fashion favorites above is one of the newest ways to give a back-to-school wardrobe individual flair. Wear metallic sneakers with your uniform. Dress up a denim miniskirt with a ruffled off-the-shoulder peasant top. Wear camo leggings with a pink satin bomber jacket. Rock faux leather pants. Add glowin-the-dark star patches to your backpack. Just think outside the basic subjects and create your own unique vibe. After all that's what school is all about ... studying the world around you. Just don't forget to explore what you wear too! n

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Back to School

August 16, 2018 — BALDWIN HERALD

Bye Summer! Get your household routines in order for back to school By Janelle Cox

home by themselves. This will help eliminate any confusion Back to school time is always a big transition, not only for children but for parents. during the first few weeks. While children are filled with excitement and first-day jit Turn off the TV and video games. For a lot of children ters, parents are filled with thoughts of “Am I prepared summertime is filled with endless video games and TV proenough?” To help eliminate these thoughts, and help you and grams. Children are usually in shock when they begin school your child prepare for the new school year, all you need is a and realize that six hours of their day is going to spent learnlittle organization and forethought. Here are some strategies ing and not playing games and watching TV. Ease your child to kick-start the new year and get you prepared for a fresh into the learning process by turning off the electrics and start. encouraging them to read or play quietly. Get back into your sleep routine. To help eradicate those Review school material and information. For most parstressful school mornings, set up a regular bedtime and mornents, schools send home a packet with a ton of information ing time routine to help prepare your child for school. Begin regarding their child’s new teacher, important dates to rememyour usual school sleep routine about a week or so before ber, emergency forms, and transportation routines. Make sure school starts. that you read through this information carefully, and mark Shop for school supplies together. To get your child Proudly supports the Rockville Centre Educationdown all important dates on your calendar. Foundation excited about starting a new grade, shop for supplies together. Get organized. The best way to prepare for back to school Allow them to pick out their own backpack, lunchbox, etc. This time is to be organized. With school comes a massive amount is a great way to give them a little bit of responsibility too! Proudly supports the Rockville Centre Educationof paperwork which can consume your household. Designate Foundation Re-establish school routines. Have your child practice a spot in your house for homework, permission slips, and any getting back into the rhythm of their daily school routine. You Rethink and restructure to eliminate household hassles and set the other school-related papers. This can help eliminate all of that can do this by having them wake up at the same time every right approach for a successful school year. paper clutter and make your life less stressful. day, and eat around the same time they would at school. your child needs your help. Get your child’s yearly checkup. School and germs go About a week or so before school starts, plan a few outside Prepare for the unexpected. Working parents know that hand in hand, so it’s best to get your child’s yearly checkup activities where your child will have to leave and come home it can be difficult to find a sitter when your child is sick. Before before school even starts. Get any required vaccinations and around the same time they would if they were in school. This school even begins, it’s a good idea to have a sitter already ask your pediatrician the best ways your child can stay healthy will help them be rested and ready for the big day. lined up in case you get that phone call home from the nurse throughout the school year. Set up a homework station. Sit down with your child and saying your child is ill. Through preparation and organization, you can ensure together designate a time and place where he can do his Make an after-school game plan. Make a plan for where that your child will have a smooth transition to the start of the homework each day. This can be somewhere quiet like in the your child will go after school lets out for the day. Depending new school year. By doing so, you and your child can enjoy the den, or even in the kitchen while you are preparing dinner. upon the age of your child, figure out if they will go to a neigh- rest of your summer break. n ® Make sure to choose a time where you are available in case bor’s house, an afterschool program, or be allowed to stay Courtesy TeachHUB.com

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Vision is clearly an important component of learning. Eighty percent of what we learn, we learn through seeing, according to the American Optometric Association. This is why it is so necessary to prepare your children for school by getting eye exams and glasses or contact lenses [if needed], not just cool clothing, backpacks and flashy school supplies. Always get an eye exam before school, to monitor your child’s visual heath and clarity of eyesight. Eye exams can find problems with eye tracking, eye-hand coordination, visual perception skills and ocular health, as well as vision issues. Be informed about all of your choices in eyewear. If your child does need glasses the choices are infinite. Frames today come in all shapes, sizes colors and styles — often mini versions of adult glasses because the younger children want to wear the same glasses as their parents. What they look like with glasses is totally up to their own style and personality. The choices are almost infinite; there is a frame to suit every child’s sense of style and fashion. Color makes the grade. Modern kids like bright colors and bold shapes and wear them proudly. Even boys. Frame styles for children have evolved into the coolest fashions; even the retro styles so popular with adults are now influencing kids’ eyewear. Manufacturers such as Nike, Vera Bradley, Marchon, and Ray Ban are now cater to the children’s market. Colors stand out. Among the latest trends, red is a very popular color for the younger boys. You will find many frames that have red highlights, combining the bright red with more muted colors. Eyewear makers are appealing to their young customers with new products that are transforming the industry.

An eye exam may be the last thing on your mind in the rush to get your kids ready to go back to school. But in reality, no amount of new clothes, binders, backpacks or pencils will help your child succeed if they have an undetected problem with their vision. Funoogles, is hot company offering an exciting new concept that captures a key trend in the market — a changeable frame. Funoogles come in a kit of five pieces, with interchangeable

sides and fronts so that your child can customize the frame to fit his or her mood or color choice that day. Also new for younger children is Miraflex rubberized glasses. These frames, which have a built-in strap and stretch in all directions, are ideal for infants or for an extremely active child. Cutting edge technology has impacted lens materials resulting in glasses that are safer to wear. Since lenses for children must especially safe and break-resistant, choose Polycarbonate or Trivex. These lense materials are 10 times more impact resistant that regular plastic with great optics — exclusively for children up to age 18. Besides the safety factor, the glasses made with these materials are lighter and thinner than plastic and now come available in Transitions, the process that will automatically darken to a sunglass in direct sunlight. The newest improvement in Transitions is the Vantage version. It not only transitions but is polarized to block out more glare. This is beneficial for a child who needs to wear glasses all the time or who does not carry around an extra pair of sunglasses. Also new is antireflective coating for kids, especially in higher prescriptions. This coating makes the lens almost invisible and really looks thinner. Proper fitting is most important — for both children and adults. Frames must fit snug but should not be too tight. A qualified optician will take the time to talk to the parent and child to judge their interests and sports or hobbies so your child can be fitted with the appropriate frames. For the very active, there are frames available that are truly unbreakable.. n Bruce Mirkin is an optician and owner of Accent on Eyes in Rockville Centre.

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