Back to School – Four Things You Need to Prepare

Back to school ideas

We’re on the four week countdown to the first day of school. New clothes, a refrigerator to restock, supplies to buy, and kids to mentally prepare. I’ve put together a great list of posts that will help you get ready in no time flat!

• Clothing children inexpensively  – Clothing children doesn’t have to be expensive.  With a little planning, strategic shopping, and timing, you can be clothing your kids on the cheap in no time.
• The Busy Mom’s Guide to Your Kids’ Fall Wardrobe – It’s easy to have kids’ fall outfits before Fall officially begins. Hand me downs, purchases during last year’s end of season sales, and purchases from thrift stores will give you a great head start.
• Tween Brands: An Insider’s Clothing Buying Guide – Tween brands can be expensive.  But, with planning, patience, and some inside tips from a former tween, you can do it.
• Make meals easier during the school year – One of the hardest things parents struggle with is getting kids fed three times a day, once school has started.  I have found that if you prepare, it can run a lot smoother.
• Back to school: Supplies shopping made easy  – One of the most important tasks families will complete before school starts, is gathering all of the necessary school supplies.  Done haphazardly, it can be tiring and expensive.  However, with a little planning and preparation, it can be accomplished quickly and inexpensively.
• 20 Must Do’s Before School Starts  – When the start of the school year is right around the corner, it can seem like the list never ends and there’s not enough time.  Here are some must do’s to get the school year off to a smooth start.
• Preparing for a New School – Whether your child is entering preschool, elementary, middle, high, or simply a new school, there are several ways to make the transition easier.
• Things to Consider When Giving Your Child His or Her First Mobile Phone – If you are the parent of a tween or teen who has a cell phone, read this guide on plans, protection, restrictions, and insurance.
• How to NOT get drowned in school papers – Quick and easy way to sort and process school papers.
• 3 Easy Ways to Avoid the School Paper Pileup – School paperwork is inevitable.  With this easy three step plan, you’ll have everything under control in no time.
• Are Our Kids Safe at School? – As the mom of an elementary schooler, I wonder how to process the tragedy in Connecticut and how to discuss it with my children.  Here is some information that may be helpful to other moms wondering the same.
• 8 Tips to Make Sunday Night More Fun (and Monday, too) – Sunday nights can be a real downer, but with a mind shift and a little planning, it can be a fun start to the week.
• End of School Year Checklist – If you’re anything like me, you’re happy to see the end of the school year. But, there are still loose ends to tie and a new phase of the year to prepare for.
• StudyDog {Review} – If you have a preschooler, kindergartner, or first grader, you will want to read my StudyDog review to find out if this program can help your child learn to read.
• 4 Parent Tips for a Great School Year – The school year is in full swing. First day of school nerves have calmed and there’s a new-found confidence in your child’s step as they climb on the bus or walk in their classroom door.
• Preparing for Middle School – Middle school is an important transitional phase in a child’s life. It’s a big deal for parents and kids alike. I have five tips on getting prepared.
• Busy Mom’s Guide to Easy Back to School Prep – As the school year draws near, I’ve rounded up a lists of previous posts you might find helping in preparing your closets, kitchens, and children.
• Back to School Books for Moms – This is a great collection featuring tips on the back to school transition, playing outside, healthy breakfasts, cleaning, and motivating your kids to do chores. It’s back-to-school time and this collection of books is designed to help you simplify your routine, get organized, and juggle all of your various responsibilities during the school year.
• Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation – A list of easy and inexpensive ideas to show how much you value your child’s teacher this week.
• Help Your Child Succeed in School – Are you a working mom looking for ways to help your child succeed in school? Check out Mentoring Minds. As a working mom, I’ve often struggled with finding the time to help with homework, review graded assignments, and help my child retain concepts he’s learned in school.
• 3 Must Do’s at the End of the School Year – The end of the school year is upon us.  Where did the year go? Tame the Clutter, Participate in a Parent-Teacher Conference, and Make a summer wishlist.

How does your family prepare for the back to school season?