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The time has come for kids to go back-to-school. We can all take a moment to celebrate the news. The question now becomes, “Are you ready?” Aside from getting all the school supplies, there are some proactive steps you can take to get the whole family ready for back-to-school. Here’s what you can do:
Practice Waking Up
Was this a summer of sleeping in for your kids? Good for them and not it’s time to wake up. The week before school starts, you’ll want to set those alarm clocks to school time. That also means going to bed the night before on “school time.” And it can’t just be the alarms going off an snoozing. These are wake up drills to get those bodies ready for the real thing. They won’t like it but it will help prevent troubles on the real school days.
Pick Out What To Wear
The choice of what to wear to school can be a contributing factor for running late. That is why outfits should be picked out the night before. If that means trying some things on to make sure everything looks good, then let that be part of the routine. For parents with kids who wear school uniforms, the night before should be for any washing. The answer for “Where’s my school uniform?” should always be, “In the dryer!”
Coordinate Schedules
If everyone in the family is connected to the same Cloud calendar accounts, then it will be easy to enter in all the pick-ups, drop offs and activities schedules. It might also help to have a printed copy of the calendar that is on the family bulletin board a.k.a. the fridge.
Establish Homework Boundaries
The older the student, the more homework will be assigned. This is why it is important to establish homework boundaries early on. If you’ve skipped over this, then its not to late to put forth some new rules. The most important boundary is time. There should be a dedicated time for the homework. There should also be no cell phones or TV in the background.
Getting ready for back-to-school can also mean getting rid of the clutter around the house. This is very important for the closets and dressers. Any outfits that aren’t going to be worn or sports equipment that has been outgrown should be collected by Junk King Denver. In that same session, they can also clear away old furniture or electronics that are taking up valuable storage space. Having Junk King Denver help you create a clutter free home is a terrific way to start your back-to-school season.
