| Getting kids ready to go back to school can seem | | | | used to a later bedtime during the summer, you may |
| complicated, to say the least. Prying your little ones | | | | want to begin adapting that bedtime earlier and earlier |
| away from the television screens during those hot | | | | as the summer draws to a close so it won't be a |
| summer months to go sit in a classroom and watch | | | | sudden shock to the system to put your kids to bed at |
| "educational" videos all day long may seem like a | | | | 8:00 pm when they were used to staying up until 8:00 |
| chore to most parents, but with proper planning and | | | | am. |
| some incentive-based prodding, you can have your | | | | Getting enough sleep is a key component of the back |
| children ready to go back to school with an eagerness | | | | to school battle, but so is eating the right foods. Make |
| to learn. | | | | sure your kids have a great breakfast and are eating |
| The First Day | | | | solid, balanced meals throughout the day. Packing a |
| The first day is usually the most difficult. Most teachers | | | | healthy lunch is important. |
| will kick off the first day by introducing themselves and | | | | You also want to give your kids the right motivation to |
| talking a little bit about the events of the upcoming | | | | go to school. Tell them to always try their best and to |
| year. This will give your child an opportunity to brace | | | | pay attention to the rules and regulations of the |
| him or herself as to the upcoming events and to get a | | | | classroom. Have your children tell you what they |
| good idea as to his or her teacher. Learning more | | | | learned on their first day and go over the "rules of the |
| about the teacher is a great way to get things started. | | | | road" with your children so that you can be sure they |
| If your child suffers from nerves, check into meeting | | | | understand what is being said by the teacher. |
| the teacher before the first day of school to get a | | | | School Can Be Fun! |
| special introduction that will ease your child's mind. | | | | Finally, remind your kids that they can have a lot of fun |
| The first day usually also includes a list of rules. This will | | | | at school. Meeting new friends, having fun doing |
| teach your child, hopefully, how to behave in the class | | | | assignments, and getting along with the teacher can all |
| and, likely more importantly, how not to behave in the | | | | be fun. Tell your kids that it's okay to laugh and have a |
| class. This is the part of the day where your child will | | | | good time during school, as many kids take school far |
| learn if laser pointer pens are okay and what not to do | | | | too seriously and have far too much pressure put on |
| with gum when it's been chewed. These are important | | | | them to work hard. Instead, find a healthy balance for |
| educational aspects. | | | | your child and teach them positivity first. This will make |
| Getting Primed | | | | the back to school battle easier to win for you and, |
| Getting your kids primed and ready for their first day | | | | more importantly, for your kids. |
| of school involves careful planning. If your kids are | | | | |