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How To Deal With Back-to-School Worries! Below are some general strategies parents can use to deal with back-to-school worries, followed by a schedule leading up to the first day of school. LOOK AFTER THE BASICS. Nobody copes well when they are tired or hungry. Anxious children often forget to eat, don’t feel hungry, and don’t get enough sleep. Provide frequent and nutritious snacks for your child.During this time, you also need to build in regular routines, so that life is more predictable for your child. These routines can involve the morning and bedtime habits, as well as eating schedules. ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO SHARE HIS OR HER FEARS. Ask your child what is making him or her worried. Tell your child that it is normal to have concerns. Before and during the first few weeks of school, set up a regular time and place to talk. Some children feel most comfortable in a private space with your undivided attention (such as right before bed, or during mealtime). Teens o...

Here are some important tips to practice for going back to school from elementary age to high school seniors: 1. Get a good night’s sleep! Start going to bed 10 minutes early now, so you will be adjusted before the first day of school. 2. Designate a homework only area in the home. This area could be anywhere in the home, but it must not have any disruptions (TV, computer games or other even other family members)! 3. Prepare for the first day of school the night before. For younger children, pick out your first day outfit and have it sitting out ready for the next morning. Make sure that all of the school supplies that you need to have are packed in your backpack. Also, include any forms that need to be returned to the school administration. 4. Pack lunches the night before. Make sure that the lunches are healthy. Don’t forget to include a mid-day snack with the lunch for the mid-day “lulls”. 5. Eat a healthy breakfast. Do not skip breakfast, as it is very imp...

Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these teacher-approved tips. Meet the new teacher: For kids, one of the biggest back-to-school fears is “Will I like my new teacher?” Breaking the ice early on is one of the best ways to calm everyone’s fears. Take advantage of your school’s open house or back-to-school night. Some teachers welcome phone calls or e-mails — another great opportunity to get to know each other before the year begins. If personal contact with the teacher isn’t possible, try locating the teacher’s picture on a school website or in a yearbook, so your child can put a name with a face. If your child’s teacher sends a welcome letter, be sure to read the letter together. Tour the school: If your school hosts an open house, be sure to go. Familiarizing your child with her environment will help her avoid a nervous stomach on the first day. Together you can meet her te...

7 Best Study Tips for College Students 1. Good Notes = Good Grades The correlation between good notes and good study habits is undeniable. However, taking good notes doesn’t come naturally to everyone. The trick is to record the key points of the lecture or textbook without writing down too much extraneous info. If you’re worried you’re missing important details, feel free to ask your professor during office hours. Many students also record lectures so they can listen to them later to verify their notes; just make sure you get permission from your professor first! 2. Stay Organized Keep a detailed calendar with all your commitments, including classwork, social events and extracurricular activities. This way, you can block out time each day to study. Organizing your class materials is also one of the most important study tips for college students. Use sticky notes to remember important textbook pages, keep your returned assignments, and make flashcards for key te...

Back to School Tips for Parents and Kids: Sandy:  When buying school supplies and clothes for the kids or yourself do it a little bit at a time. It won't feel like you are breaking your bank account, but you are still getting what you need to. Aisling:  1. The week before school starts try getting up a little earlier each morning in increments until you're used to getting up when you need to in order to get ready for school.  2. If lunches are brought to school try to plan out a weekly menu.  3. If it makes your mornings easier, pack lunches the night before.  4. Hang up or lay out clothes the night before so you don't have to rush to figure out an outfit in the morning.  5. Always keep your school supplies in one designated area so everyone knows where to find everything they need.  6. Keep shoes in one designated area instead of kicking them off wherever, only to have to rush around searching for them.  7. Always chec...