Tips For A Good Start To The New School Year

School’s starting again and that doesn’t just mean an early start for the little ones. Juggling homework, sports, music lessons, birthday parties and play dates requires a lot of organisational talent.

That’s why we’ve collected a few tips for you to ease the transition into the new school year.

The last two weeks of the holidays are a good chance to re-introduce a term-time rhythm. Breakfast, lunch and dinner should be at the same time as on normal school days, so your kids can slowly get back into the swing of things.

If your kid is going to a new school, then try out the new school route together. That way, they can get used to their new surroundings before the start of term.

Try avoiding chaos at home by making sure school stuff, lunchboxes and satchels all have their proper place in advance. That way, homework won’t disappear and you won’t have to hunt down lunchboxes every morning.

A sensible schedule eases time pressure. Make a family calendar with appointments and activities and you’re guaranteed not to forget anything and will always know where everyone is.

If your kid needs encouragement starting a new sport or playing an instrument, then now is the perfect time. Try discussing the pros and cons of extracurricular activities, but stay realistic and try not to cram too many things into the calendar.

Returning after a relaxing summer break to a busy school day can be stressful. Don’t make any dramatic changes in the first week back as this might be too much. Make time for your family in the evening. Eat, chat and play and talk about homework together.

Back to school stress? No chance! Because with these helpful tips, you’ll have everything under control.