Back to school tips for parents: Recent Episodes
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Going back to school after a long break is something that no child enjoys. In fact, it can be overwhelming for the children and parents alike. We are going to tackle 10 tips for parents to prepare kids back to school. The tips are as follow communication, stationery, transport to and from school, health, Extra mural activities after school, develop a sleep routine, building good homework and habits, safety, financial tips and project-based classes tips.
Extramural activities are those which are undertaken side by side with the curricular activities. An extramural activity essentially takes place outside a typical pen-and-pencil classroom experience.
BUILD GOOD HOMEWORK & STUDY HABITS
- Create an atmosphere that is homework-friendly starting at a young age. Children need a consistent work space in their bedroom or another part of the home that is quiet, without distractions, and promotes study.
- Be available to answer questions and offer assistance, but never do a child's homework. Take steps to help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue and brain fatigue while studying. It may be helpful to close the books for a few minutes, stretch and take a break periodically when it will not be too disruptive.
Going back to school after a long break is something that no child enjoys. In fact, it can be overwhelming for the children and parents alike. We are going to tackle 10 tips for parents to prepare kids back to school.
HEALTH
Health has to do with the “state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (World Health Organisation)
· Parents should provide and help prepare a nutritious meal for their kids to take to school with.
· It is vital for kids to maintain physical fitness if possible as this helps the body function and process at its peak.
SAFETY TIPS FOR PARENTS BACK TO SCHOOL PREPARATION
Below are basic back to school tips regarding your kid’s safety:
· If your child works to school advise them to never take short cuts through wooded area.
· Encourage your kids not to talk to or go with strangers.
BACK TO SCHOOL FINANCIAL TIPS FOR PARENTS
· Aided by the school shopping list, set and stick to your back to school budget.
· It is always wise to advice your child to have a saving account. This will assist in the event where your child wants extra items that are not in the budget.
· As a parent you should have a saving strategy plan towards your child’s education. Especially for tertiary level as it requires tuition fees, stationary, accommodation if you are not from where the university is.
· Very important resisting buying at once is a wise plan as this will allow you to buy quality school items at cheaper price as they are mostly not in demand during the course of the year.
· Check out stationary shops for discount as there are countless back to school deals.