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Resume a regular schedule

Summers for many kids may mean relaxed schedules with later bed times and uncertain meal times. Routines that include eating together as a family and having an earlier bedtime helps to keep students on track for a successful transition back to school.

Communicate

Talk to your children about the upcoming year and their feelings toward it. Talk about the things they may have to look forward to and look for ways to relieve any fears they may have.

FAMILY PARENTINGUSPS

Get Your Kids Back to School with SuccessThe back-to-school transition affects students and parents alike.

Prepare together

Each school year brings a need for new supplies. Shopping together for the items may help your child find some excitement about the approaching year. Talk to them about their new class(es).

A little planning can help ensure that both your student and you have a successful start to the new school year! For more resources, reach out to you EAP.

The beginning of a new school year often brings a mix of emotions — excitement, fear, anticipation, dread.

Whether you and your family anxiously anticipate the start of the yearor approach it with concern, there are a few things you can do to helpensure a successful and smooth beginning.

Set a homework time

Work with your child to come up with a time for homework. Make sure that it is during a time when you are available to help. Distractions such as television and loud conversations should be kept to a minimum during this time.