Back-To-School Means Back-To-Activities!
Join new activities with a friend.
It's the perfect opportunity for your kids to socialize with friends they don't see every day at school.
Start the mornings off right - Carrie Vawter-Yousfi, (The Mommy's Coach), offers this tip: Purchase a hanging closet organizer, one for each kid and avoid the statement in the morning, "I don't know what to wear today.
" On the weekend set aside 5 outfits and place in the designated day of the week.
This tool is also great for your kids' activities, allowing them to add their costume or uniform so all that's left to do is grab and go! Plan dinner meals ahead of time.
5:00 PM sneaks up on us all so it's nice to have a game plan that doesn't involve a drive-thru.
Consider weekend options for classes.
Weekdays may be too busy with work schedules and homework.
Many providers offer classes on the weekends.
Stock your car with a "just-in-case" kit.
Along with basic first aid items, include:
Cleats need to be tied, sheet music needs to be found, sunscreen needs applying and water bottles need to be filled.
Let children who are old enough fulfill these tasks for themselves.
It saves you time and teaches your kids responsibility.
Even better, have them get their clothing and equipment prepared the night before so that the morning flows smoothly.
If their practices and games vary each week, post a copy for them so they know to find the information they need on their own.
Lastly, keep your family healthy.
To prevent colds and flus from visiting your household and disrupting school and activities, follow pediatricians' guidelines:
It's the perfect opportunity for your kids to socialize with friends they don't see every day at school.
Start the mornings off right - Carrie Vawter-Yousfi, (The Mommy's Coach), offers this tip: Purchase a hanging closet organizer, one for each kid and avoid the statement in the morning, "I don't know what to wear today.
" On the weekend set aside 5 outfits and place in the designated day of the week.
This tool is also great for your kids' activities, allowing them to add their costume or uniform so all that's left to do is grab and go! Plan dinner meals ahead of time.
5:00 PM sneaks up on us all so it's nice to have a game plan that doesn't involve a drive-thru.
Consider weekend options for classes.
Weekdays may be too busy with work schedules and homework.
Many providers offer classes on the weekends.
Stock your car with a "just-in-case" kit.
Along with basic first aid items, include:
- an empty water bottle for the days when the usual one is forgotten at home
- old towels to protect car seats and floor mats on rainy days
- non-perishable snacks
- activities to keep tag-along siblings busy
- directory (written or programmed into your phone) with cell phone numbers of other parents, coaches/instructors, and neighbors in case you are running late, are lost and need directions, or someone gets injured.
- spare clothes; Going out for pasta after a big game sounds fun...
until your child spills marinara sauce over his game jersey - you know, the one that has to last all season.
Cleats need to be tied, sheet music needs to be found, sunscreen needs applying and water bottles need to be filled.
Let children who are old enough fulfill these tasks for themselves.
It saves you time and teaches your kids responsibility.
Even better, have them get their clothing and equipment prepared the night before so that the morning flows smoothly.
If their practices and games vary each week, post a copy for them so they know to find the information they need on their own.
Lastly, keep your family healthy.
To prevent colds and flus from visiting your household and disrupting school and activities, follow pediatricians' guidelines:
- get a flu shot for every member of your family
- wash hands frequently
- avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
- cover your sneezes and coughs.
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