Back To School Tips!
	It's that time of year again! As kids head back to school, check out the tips below to make sure they get off to a great start! Check with your child's school or teacher to find out what supplies they may need. Make sure to get all immunizations and physicals completed. Find out what the bus schedule is and where your child should be picked up. If your child is walking to school, find a safe route and practice the route with your child. Be sure to discuss traffic safety and how to safely interact with strangers. Make a calendar of school events and vacation days, and place it in a visible location. Practice the back to school routine a few times before the first day to create continuity. Make a list of rules and adjustments for school days: Homework schedule, TV schedule, bath time, bedtime, etc. Pack lunches and set out clothes and backpacks with your children the night before school. Encourage your child to share his or her feelings about going back to school. "We cannot hold a torch to light another's path without brightening our own." - Ben Sweetland © 2012 Back to School Tips - All rights reserved.