• Home
  • Dallas Dad Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Google+
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Days of a Domestic Dad

living the daddy dream life

  • Family
  • Travel
    • Family Travel
  • Dallas
  • Tech
  • Cars
    • Ford
    • Toyota
  • DIY
    • Crafts
    • Home Improvements
  • Entertainment
    • Disney
  • Food
    • Recipes
  • Reviews
    • Giveaways
You Are Here: Days of a Domestic Dad » 6 Tips or Tricks for Send Your Kids Back to School

How To

6 Tips or Tricks for Send Your Kids Back to School

August 6, 2015
  • Share
  • Tweet
Back to School

 6 Tips For Back To School

The transition from summer vacation to back to school can be difficult. The days of sleeping in and not worrying about sticking to a schedule end all too abruptly. This can add stress in the lives of kids and parents too. With some preplanning, strategies to make the transition smoother will result in a better school year both socially and academically. Here are the top six tips to get your school year off to a great start.

1. Ease Into New Routines

About a week ahead of the opening day of school, start reestablishing bedtime and mealtime routines that are more consistent with the school year. Turn off the TV and electronics a little earlier each night and set the alarm for a little earlier each morning. Summer schedules for mealtimes tend to be more relaxed with an “anything goes” approach. Make stricter guidelines for mealtimes.

Back to School Back to Dinner

2. Get School Clothes Ready

The end of summer is a great time to go through closets and drawers and weed out clothes that no longer fit. Consider having a yard sale or giving them to thrift stores likeGood Will. This could help someone else that may be looking for school clothes in the sizes you don’t need anymore. Use the money for new clothes and school supplies. Only buy a few new things at a time. It will still be warm enough for summer clothes, and they are usually on sale at the end of the season.

3. Visit the School

Virtually all schools have a meet-the-teacher or open house night. Make attending a priority especially for younger students or those going to a new school. Meeting the teacher can ease first day jitters. Tour the school with your child so that she becomes familiar with the environment. This is a good time to pick up your child’s school supply list.

Back to School

4. School Supply Shopping

It is best not to try to beat the back-to-school shopping crowd and buy supplies ahead of time. Often parents who try this end up buying something not on the list or missing an item that is. Pick out a good sturdy backpack. Consider a rolling one if they are allowed. This eases the weight of heavy bookbags on a child’s back.

5. Schedule Doctor Visits

Schedule doctor and dentist visits before school begins. It will be much less stressful than interrupting the school day for an appointment. This will give you a chance to address any concerns about developmental issues and to troubleshoot problems like vision and hearing. Find out what immunizations are required and use this time to get them and/or needed documentation.

Back to School

6. Set Up a Homework Center

Set up a quiet area in the house away from distractions for homework. This is a good place to post a calendar for listing school events and deadlines. Place the area for younger children near the kitchen or family room to make it easier for parent monitoring. Establish a routine for completing homework.


Leave a Comment

« Power Through the Rest of Your Summer With a Book
Baked Bean Quesadillas with Bush’s Beans »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

About Colby

Days of a Domestic Dad is for my fellow parents who are simply living the dream. For me, it's the daddy dream life. I share real stories about family life and travel, as well as plenty of auto and tech talk. Read More…

stay up to date

Join our newsletter to get the latest news

Gratitude Journal

365 Days of Gratitude

My wife wrote a book! Check it out!

recent posts

5 Things to Expect – Masters Tournament…

Dollar Store Spring Crafts…

from mom’s perspective

Our Family Lifestyle

join me on instagram

Thank you for being my #valentine today, tomorrow Thank you for being my #valentine today, tomorrow and forever!
I Love You! 💕
One take away that I learned from my Grandpa, is i One take away that I learned from my Grandpa, is invest a little now and reap the benefit later. #ad

Now I am learning with @DiversyFund  to do so. #GiveWealth
http://clvr.li/dfcolig
With everything going this holiday season, I hope With everything going this holiday season, I hope you have someone to hold on to. 

Be thankful for the ones that surround you, I know I am.

Happy Thanksgiving
Things have been a little different this year, but Things have been a little different this year, but as far as school, not much as changed for us. #BrandPartner

Our girls have continued to homeschool through school closures, just as we’ve done for over a decade.

Online classes for many though have been an adjustment, and they can really slow down a home network with multiple devices.

Luckily #Verizon offers fast, reliable 5G internet in the #Dallas area!

More here→ omm.media/Colby
#AlwaysOn
Load More... Follow on Instagram

stay up to date

Join our newsletter to get the latest news

you might also like

Laughter is the Best Medicine When Parenting

Laughter is the Best Medicine When Parenting

5 Ways Stressed Dads Can Relax At Home

Insightful Ways To Support Your Partner Through Education

Inspire Your Kids Into These Creative Careers

The Importance of Playing with Your Child

Copyright © 2021 · Days of a Domestic Dad

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in