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If the scenario of having too much to do and not enough time to do it sounds familiar, you may want to consider getting a head start on back-to-school preparation. Anna Binkley, who teaches elementary school, encourages parents to get ready for the new school year well in advance. Getting ready early can have a positive effect on children. "Kids can feel anxious or nervous if you're running around at the last minute, buying pencils, crayons and school supplies. But if you're well-prepared, and you've done all your shopping weeks in advance, your kids will feel better prepared, too."
To help you get started, consider completing the following three assignments:
Assignment #1: Brush Up on Your ABCs
A is for apple, and for all the other fun, ready-to-eat snacks you'll need for school lunches or after-school treats. Now's the time to stock up on peanut butter, canned tuna, low-fat mayonnaise, dried fruit and all the other items you'll need once the school year takes off.
B is for bedtime. If your child has grown accustomed to staying up until 11 p.m., it will take awhile to gradually establish an earlier bedtime. There's no better moment than right now to begin. Start by helping your child get to bed just five or 10 minutes earlier each night until she's back on schedule.
C is for clothes — school clothes, play clothes and everything in between. Take advantage of those back-to-school sales by stocking up on all the necessities, including shirts, skirts, socks and shoes. That way, when the school year swings into full gear, you won't have to make any last-minute dashes to the department store.
Assignment #2: Cross the "T's" and Dot the "I's"
Ask your children to help you make a list of school supplies to buy. Try to cover all the bases. Did you remember to include a protractor on the list? What about glue sticks? The more complete your list, the fewer trips you'll need to make to the store. (You may also want to ask your school if they provide a supply list.)
Assignment #3: Say "Ahhhhhh," and Cross the Doctor's Visit off Your List
Because many schools ask that their students get an annual physical or even proof of current immunizations, doctors' offices can fill up fast. Beat the rush by scheduling an appointment for your child to see his pediatrician well before school starts.
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