It's hard to believe summer is coming to an end and school is about to begin!
We've put together some links that we hope you will find helpful in the new school year transition!
American Academy of Pediatrics Back to School Tips
Includes tipes re: 1st day, backpack safety, traveling to & from school, eating,
bullying, before & after child care, and good homework habits.
PBSparents -EASE BACK INTO SCHOOL
The beginning of school may very well be parents' most favorite time of the year.
Even so, the transition for parents and kids can be a little rough. Here's help to
ease you and your child into the back-to-school groove, including-
Transition Your Family from Summer to School, Back-to-School Tips,
How to Beat the Back-to-School Blues, School Avoidance: How to Get Your
Reluctant Child to Class, and Back-to-School Checklist from PBS KIDS
National Safety Council -
Organized Home - Do It Now! Tips To Get Ready For Back -To-School.
Topics covered : Ease the family into a school year schedule, Create calendar
central, Plan before you shop, Gather your papers, Take aim on morning
madness, Make a practice run, and Spiff up household systems.
Also a "Back -To-School Countdown " Tab that includes weekday reminders,
free printables and inspiring articles to help you prepare for the first day of school.