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10 Smart Back-to-School Hacks
So you can actually enjoy your coffee in the drop-off line
Summer is winding down and kids are getting ready to get back to school. This time of year, it can feel like there are just not enough hours in the day. As your kids grow, so do their responsibilities and difficulty of school work, so settling into a new schedule or routine can be overwhelming. Preparing and knowing what you’ll be doing every day will save you time and help keep you organized. Skip the chaos! Get out the door on time and stay organized all year long with these parent-approved back-to-school life hacks.
Figure Out Your Routine
It’ll take some time to get into the groove, but the earlier you can figure out your back-to-school routine, the easier it will be to adapt to a new schedule. Create expectations for each child for their morning, after school and evening routines. Younger kids might benefit from a routine chart to help them remember what they have to do each day or consider setting the lock screen to an older kid’s phone as a picture of their class schedule.
Decide on bedtime routines early with set times for each child to go to bed. Nightly routines help kids relax and unwind before they go to sleep. Taking a nightly bath or shower may also help your kids relax before bed in addition to saving time…
