Check It

Hair…check
Take the kids to get a haircut. And book one for yourself too, mom. It’s a new school year, new you, and all that.

Books…check
Books are always a good way to help your children prepare for a change. The kindergarten set will enjoy Kindergarten Countdown by Jane Hayes while the school aged children will prefer something like First Grade Stinks by Mary Ann Rodman. If your children are older, just make sure they are reading something (anything) before school starts to get that brain back in gear.

Sleep…check
Start back on your regular sleep routine a week or two before you get back to school if your kids have been enjoying lazy summer sleep hours. Push back bedtime 15 minutes each night. It will make the mornings a lot smoother that first week.

Friends and Familiarity…check
If your child has the first day jitters, spend some time at the school so they are familiar with it. A good idea is going to the playground a few times before school starts (because it’s all about recess). Even better, if you know any children who will be in the same class, invite them for a play-date so your child will know a familiar face on the first day.

That’s it, you’re set. Now get back to your summer.

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