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My back to school tip is buy extra school supplies when they are on sale because when you run out during the school year it is more expensive and in some cases how to find.
My best back to school tip is to get as much prepped the night before to make sure the mornings go a bit smoother. Mornings can be quite hectic and having as much done ahead of time can be very helpful.
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My tip is stay on a regular routine so they can get started back into school easier.
start buying school supplies as soon as you see them on sale . and make sure you have a list of everything you need, that way you can be sure you won’t be guessing if you already bought it.
My tip is to start every year off fresh. Do not hold onto any stressors or grudges from previous years. Make this one count!
Love back to school and all the prep for it. I think getting the kids into a routine is super important. Also have reasonable expectations for school and the year.
Have everything ready the night before.
GEt a good night’s rest.
#1 tip…..start your new sleep/wake up schedule a few weeks in advance and #2 lay out clothes the night before. This really helps with the morning flow.
My best back to school tip is to start the habit of going to bed early way before school starts. So they get use to getting up early again
I always did the kids school shopping earlier in the summer when there are good sales on both school supplies and clothes.
My best back to school tip is try to relax. Also, it is great to purchase school supplies when stores have their back to school sales. It will save a lot of money! 🙂
One of my best back to school tips is to check the prices on school supplies, make a list for each store, and get them all in one day. Save time & money. 🙂
I always have the kids go to bed earlier a week before school. This always has them prepared for the first day of school and I don’t hear I am tired lol.
Get everything ready the night before school that you possibly can, backpacks, lunches, lay out clothes.
My best back to school tip is to gradually start going to bed earlier beginning a week before school starts!c2sh
Practice waking up earlier for a week before school starts.
My best back to school tip is to have everything set out the night before. If they take their lunch, have that set out & ready to go as well.
My best back to school tip is to get back on a schedule.Another thing I have found to be helpful is talking to your kids about going back to school some of my kids are nervous about school starting again but if we talk about it there not as nervous.:)
My best back to school tip is to start going to bed early at least a week before school starts, that way you and the little ones are already getting used to going to sleep earlier than those late summer nights. 🙂 Making sure they are well rested will help them feel their best during the day. 🙂
My best back to school tip is actually the best tip for most families—be consistent. Flexible routines make everything easier.
The tip for school is make a school list what u need to take to shook
My best back to school tip is make a habit of getting everything ready each night before school. Mornings run so much smoother when I am prepared.
My best back to school tip is to relax! Children are young for such a short time and while school is important so is play.
Make sure you buy more than just what’s on the list when all the supplies are on sale. I know for my high school girls they run out of things during the year, so I stock up on pens, pencils, notebooks, notecards, etc.