8 Tips to Transition from Summer to School
Channel: National Heritage Academies
Date: 2023-08-09

The beginning of a new school year can be very exciting, and also overwhelming. It’s a lot for kids (and their parents) to trade long summer evenings, camping and cookouts for routines, early bedtimes and homework. Here are a few tips that might help to smooth out the transition.

Adopt a routine early. Don’t wait until the day before school starts to institute an earlier bedtime or morning alarm.

Think positive. If your child is experiencing back-to-school anxiety, remind them of how much fun they’ll have reconnecting with school friends, or how much they enjoyed a particular class last year.

Keep dinner easy. There’s no shame in the takeout game during the first few weeks of school. This will allow your family plenty of time to decompress from your new daily schedule.

Avoid morning madness. Starting each morning on the right foot can help set the tone for your child’s day. Consider staying up an extra 10 minutes to set the breakfast table, go through your child’s backpack or pack a lunch to eliminate added pressure for the morning.

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