Here are some tips for parents when preparing for kids to go back to school.
Summer vacation is quickly coming to an end, and families are gearing up for the start of a new school year. Whether your child is in a private school program, homeschooling, or public school, it is time to prepare your home for the new academic year. The back-to-school season is usually a busy season for parents. If you are a parent and a homeowner, addressing certain considerations will help you get through the season. Here are some tips for parents when preparing for kids to go back to school.
Have a Conversation with Your Child
Talk to your child and ask them what they need to feel safe and supported in the classroom. Check with your kid about how open they want to be at school. Consider scheduling a time to sit down with their teacher(s) or school administrators to ensure everyone is comfortable and informed about your family’s structure and identity. Allow the teacher to ask you questions. This may include sharing their preferred name and pronouns or allowing a specific friend to be with them during transitions.
Slowly Reintroduce Routines
Summer break allows the family to be more flexible and relaxed in their day-to-day routines. This free time can have many positive effects. However, routine and structure are very important when heading back to school.
Rather than shocking everyone’s systems trying to get routines like bedtimes back in sync, try slowly reintroducing the routine. This can tie in with giving your kids notice that back-to-school is on the horizon and preparation for it has begun. Having a two-week head start on earlier nights and earlier rises can benefit you and your kids.
Make Landscaping Repairs
Back-to-school routines, demanding schedules, and constant landscape changes make lawn care difficult for many families. However, maintaining a lawn and garden is vital.
An unkempt landscape can attract rodents like squirrels and even reptiles like grass snakes. Kids walking past your house or across your lawn to get to school can encounter them and either be attacked or contract diseases from coming in contact with them.
There are several ways to maintain a healthy lawn during back-to-school season, such as:
Remove Fallen Leaves Right Away
When the leaves fall, it’s time to get the rake out. It is vital to keep track of the leaves. If they build up too much, the wetness and mildew they leave behind can harm your lawn. Weekly raking and gathering will make it simple to keep the grass under control.
Continue Mowing
Lawns should be mowed as usual. At the end of the season, you should be able to cut the grass using the lowest blade setting. This allows it to absorb the moisture and nutrients it needs to survive the winter.
Redesign Your Outside Area
Autumn is an excellent time to update your landscape and get everything planted before the ground freezes. Plan how you will implement changes you were unable to implement this year.
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