It’s back-to-school season and tensions are probably running high as the big day nears. Keep calm (and enjoy a little humor!) with our Back to School Checklist:
Do:
Find the 4” wide 3-ring binder with colored coded dividers, box of #2 Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils and Avery Yellow Broad Tipped Hi-Liter.
Don’t:
Freak out when you realize you got the school supply list for the wrong grade.
Do:
Carefully select your daughter’s adorable first day of school outfit.
Don’t:
Lose your cool when she insists on wearing her favorite tutu, ratty t-shirt and feather boa instead.
Do:
Pack a healthy lunch representing all the food groups.
Don’t:
Give up when the whole thing comes home intact and your son says he ate a bag of FunYuns someone gave him.
Do:
Have a relaxed, stress-free breakfast with time to chat about the big day ahead.
Don’t:
Panic when you sleep through the alarm clock and the bus is coming in 10 minutes.
Do:
Make your son feel special with an affectionate send off at the bus stop.
Don’t:
Get offended when he suddenly pretends not to know you – at all.
Do:
Take a moment to appreciate the significance of your kids starting another school year.
Don’t:
Stop yourself from getting a little emotional – this is a big deal, no matter how many times you’ve been through it!