Getting back into the school routine after the summer break is hard on everyone. Gone are the mornings of sleeping in and just going with the flow during the day. How you prepare and establish a routine now will make things easier when it's time to go back to school. For some, kids are back in school and starting their new year and others don't go back until after Labor Day. Are you ready to make this transition into the new school year a smooth one? Here are some suggestions. Sit down with your kids and go over school "rules". These are reminders about school safety such as walking or riding the bus, behavior at school, homework etc. These can be defined a bit more once they get a routine going at school. Set up regular wake up and going to bed time. Some kids are early risers so this won't affect them, but it's important to have a set bedtime to ensure they get enough sleep. Help them with time management in the mornings. You can suggest if they're in the bathroom, they should … [Read more...]