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Mom, Are You Ready for School? |
The clock is ticking and school is just around the corner. Then Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas and all the birthdays and anniversaries in between. This is where the summer roller coaster ride is sitting at the very top and we’re about to take a plunge.
Take a deep breath—and hope your seat belt will hold you in!!
Let the games begin.
Getting ready for school does not have to be a hot mess. With a li’l preparation and some quick tips you can be well prepared for whatever hits you. Here’s a li’l start.
Ever since they started pushing them on the shelves I’ve been stocking up on pencils and erasers and note pads. When they’re 99cents and 5 for a dollar, you’d be a fool not to. Stock up throughout the year instead of waiting to the last minute.
Shopping does not have to be a fiasco. Mom, you’re not wearing it so don’t worry about it. If your kid feels comfortable in it, let it go. They are the ones who have to be in class all day, not you; you want them to feel comfortable and confident. Encourage your kids to share accessories and to take proper care of their clothes so they last.
Don’t let bed time be an issue and start today. School is now close enough where kids can start getting used to having a bedtime routine. It’s good for the learning process and healthy for their growth. Start weening them off the games and the TV. Late night gaming and TV watching needs to get capped and moved to weekends only.
Scheduling is always the most difficult. Sit down with each kid or hand them a piece of paper for them to jot down what it is they have planned for after school events they want to participate in. Start setting aside money for the stuff they’ll need ahead of time so when it’s that time, you’re ready. Find out what the other parents are doing and how you can pull together and make the school year easier for everyone.
Remember it doesn’t have to be a battle if you have a great head start.
















With summer finally in our face,we’ve taken some extreme measures at times just to stay cool. From enjoying a cool walk by the water at Burr pond,to having the wind blown in our hair as we cruise out of town to enjoy the A/C at Chucky Cheese, Ace and I have got every place nailed down. So here’s our

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