Reducing Back to School Stress

The first of August is usually a dreaded time for students, teachers and parents alike. Back to school comes with a lot of excitement, but it always comes with a lot of stress. Is the backpack ready, what am I going to wear, have the kids had breakfast, what about lunch... the list goes on and on. So, here are 5 tips/strategies to reduce the stress that comes with back to school.



1. Plan Breakfasts for the Week

I know I have shown this weekly list before, but I absolutely love it for a variety of things. Start the week off on a good note by planning your breakfasts for the week. On Sunday, sit down with you kids and decide on their favorite breakfasts, pencil them in, and you know what to cook every morning. You may even be able to meal prep some of these things ahead of time, such as boiling eggs. This could also be used to plan lunches and dinners.

2. Create a Lunch/Snack Station

This is a really great idea for those of you who always seem to be running out the door. Place items that are frequently used for snacks/lunches in a bin in the refrigerator or counter. Then when it is time to pack lunch/snack just grab what items you need, throw them in the lunch boxes (which you can set out the night before to save time), and you're out the door.

3. Create a "Needs Signed" Box

Back to school comes with a lot of paper work. Permission slips need to be signed, medical forms need to be updated, etc. This can quickly turn into paper chaos. Many times these papers end up lost, and never get signed. By creating a "needs signed" box, your children can drop off all of their papers that you need to sign or look at, and you know exactly where they are. This tub would work great for a "needs signed" box, plus it will double as home décor.

4. Pick Out Outfits Ahead of Time

Have you kids pick there outfits out ahead of time. You can do this the night before or even on Sunday they could lay out all of their outfits for the week. This drastically reduces the time it takes to get ready in the morning and takes the work out of, what am I going to wear?

 

 

 

 

5. Fix Backpacks the Night Before
Also fix all backpacks, purses and sports bags the night before and have them waiting by the door. This way you can just grab them and go without all the fuss. These totes would make great bags for school.

 

 

 

 

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