We went to the experts when we wanted to know the best ways to prepare for children going back to school. Here are their answers.
Back to School is stressful. What do you do to prepare yourself and your children for the new school year?
“Shop for supplies before back to school sales or purchase extra supplies the year before!” —Angelica (mom of kids ages 15 & 5)
“Back to school clothes shopping is always fun. Old Navy has great deals, we also start waking up earlier a few weeks before school starts!” —Kelly (mom of kids ages 15 & 13)
School Supplies: What tips and trick do you have for first-year parents?
“Most schools provide most supplies in our area, but places like Walmart and Target have fun things; most requested supplies that you will be asked to get are crayons, pencils, folders, notebooks, glue, colored paper.” —Kelly (Mom of kids ages 15 & 13)
“Order online and pick it up! It makes back-to -school shopping so much easier and cheaper! You can price shop from the comfort of your home, shop from multiple places without wasting time and gas, pick out the essentials and just pick them up.
“Save the in-store shopping for the items your child should get a say on like backpacks, though that can be done online too!” —Kelsy (mom of kids ages 8 & 8)
Schedules can be tricky; how do you keep your family’s schedule organized?
“I have a master Google calendar: one for extended family + kid events that I share with my husband and parents, then a work and a personal calendar. They are all color coded and I have it connected to my Alexa device so 30 minutes before an event we get an audible reminder it is time to leave!” —Kelly (mom of kids ages 15 & 13)
