With the new school year starting up, there are many things to consider as you walk your kids to the bus stop or drop them off at the school doors. It’s difficult for kids to transition from summertime fun to school year schedules and it is up to the parents to make this transition just a little bit easier for the kids. Here are some parenting tips to help your kids ease into the new school year and do so with a big smile on their faces.
Enforce Bedtime Schedules
One of the easiest and most important things which parents can do for their kids to get them back into the swing of things with school is to enforce bedtime schedules. Chances are that your kids probably had less stringent bedtime schedules throughout the summer and were able to stay up much later than throughout the school year. Get the kids back on the school bedtime schedule and get them to bed on time. This will make their days much more productive and also lessen the amount of “I’m tired” comments which you will undoubtedly hear if they continue with their summertime bedtime schedule.
Offer Your Kids a Quiet and Inviting Place to Study
Not all kids like to do their homework. In fact, many find ways to get around doing their homework until the last possible minute and only when requested to do so by their parents. The good news is that there are ways around the homework resistance. One way is to set up a quiet and inviting place for your kids to study. Make sure they have a desk or table to properly lay out their homework and school items. Also, ensure that the location is a quiet one. Doing so will enable them to finish their homework in an efficient and timely manner.
Make Yourself Available
Also, it is extremely important that parents make themselves available to their children as they start the new school year. This not only involves being there to help with homework but also being around for conversation should your children want to discuss what’s going on in their lives. When a child knows they can come to you for help and/or conversation, this will make their transition into the new school year and journey throughout the year an easy and happy one.
These few tips are simple ones for parents to follow and sure to bring about positive results for both you and your children.