Who wants to go from blissful summer holidays into stressful back-to-school mode? Surely no-one and to avoid this a simple bit of planning and thought can help.
With multiple children comes multiple schedules, bills and activities that require a master juggler to make it work.
To navigate the year ahead, have a year planner where all the different activities your children are involved in, the scheduled holidays and public holidays are mapped out. Be aware of your child's school timetable so that you are always aware of what is happening during the day. This is a great example to set for your children. Knowing what lies ahead will reduce stress because it allows you to plan and organize what is needed well in advance. It is also a good idea to display the year planner where all can see it so that you are all on the same page.
Budget is a serious consideration for most people and a set back-to-school and monthly school budget will encourage responsibility and saving in the family and give all of you a clear idea of what you can and cannot afford to do.
Then last but not least, talk to your children about responsibility, let them know exactly what you expect of them during the school year. Make sure children know they are responsible for their chores, completing homework and assignments, and remembering project dates. Together as a team, you will be able to have a stress free school year!
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