{"id":8540,"date":"2018-08-17T15:33:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-17T19:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.opushomes.com\/?p=8540"},"modified":"2018-08-23T15:21:51","modified_gmt":"2018-08-23T19:21:51","slug":"kids-heading-back-to-school-here-are-seven-ways-to-start-the-year-off-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/kids-heading-back-to-school-here-are-seven-ways-to-start-the-year-off-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Kids heading back to school? Here are Seven ways to start the year off right! ***"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>It\u2019s that time of year again!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Going back to school after a long summer break can be tough. To make it easier on your entire family, we\u2019ve identified seven ways to make the start of school that much easier.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Adjust Bedtime Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Getting out of the summer slump can be difficult. You&#8217;ll want to ensure that your kids are getting plenty of sleep when school starts. Consider gradually moving their bedtimes up by about ten minutes a night.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Consider Purchasing Alarm Clocks for the Kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If your kids are extremely reluctant to get up in the morning, consider using an alarm clock.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Plan Early<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Purchase all school supplies and any necessities before the school year begins. Calendars should be filled out with all school activities before the first day begins.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Plan Lunches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Prepare lunches the night before so that you don\u2019t find yourself scrambling in the early morning hours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Organize Your Kids Closets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Get all your ironing and laundry in before school starts. This can help to get everyone out the door a little faster in the morning.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Make a To-Do-List<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Always keep a to-do list with you so that you don\u2019t forget to get anything done.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>7. Plan doctors\u2019 visits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Book all check-ups before the school year begins so that your kids feel great and healthy before their first day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It\u2019s that time of year again! Going back to school after a long summer break can be tough. To make it easier on your entire family, we\u2019ve identified seven ways to make the start of school that much easier.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 1. Adjust Bedtime Routine Getting out of the summer slump can be difficult. You&#8217;ll want &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opushomes.com\/blog\/kids-heading-back-to-school-here-are-seven-ways-to-start-the-year-off-right\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Kids heading back to school? 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