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| Because many schools require 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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| If the scenario of having too much to do and not enough time to do it sounds familiar, you might want to consider getting a head start on back-to-school preparation. To help you get started, consider completing these three simple — but helpful — assignments. |
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Assignment 1: Brush Up on Your ABCs
"A" is for apple — and for all of the other fun, ready-to-eat snacks you'll need for school lunches or after-school treats. Now is the time to stock up on peanut butter, canned tuna, low-fat mayonnaise, dried fruit and all of 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 he or she is 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 of 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. Also, consider asking your child's school if it provides a supply list.
Assignment 3: Cross the Doctor's Visit Off Your List
Because many schools require 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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