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Back to School Checklist

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Its the end of August and tomorrow means the start of September and the return to the school run. Back to School is something that is talked about by parents in differing tones, some will be starting new schools and have excitement and nerves, whereas I have seen other social media updates with parents who can't wait for the new term. Where do I stand? I suppose I am a little odd in that I don't really want my eldest daugher to go back to school. I love having her at home and seeing her grow and play and I can honestly say that during the summer holidays, I don't miss the madness of the school run one little bit.

So with the little one preparing for nursery for the very first time and my eldest going into year four (which she is very excited about) , I started looking at back to school checklists for surviving the first week back to school and here are my top tips.

1. Set the alarm clock 10 minutes earlier, you have the choice to snooze it (my choice) or get up 10 minutes earlier to make your morning less stressful.

2. Lay out the uniform the night before. This sounds so simple but seriously stops any debates with budding fashionista's who decide that they don't want to wear something you choose.

3. On the same subject, after a number of years of battling I have conceeded that trying to get a small child to wear something they don't like, every single day, for a whole school year is pointless and stressful for all concerned. Sometimes it is better to let them have their little victories (it is obviously best to let this happen whilst shopping, rather than after you have paid for said disliked item!)

4. Routine, routine, routine. My girls thrive on routine but during the holidays this tends to go out of the window, so in the week before the return to school, it is best to try and bring bedtime back in line by 10 minutes each day. (so the children don't notice and the grown ups reclaim their evenings). Thanks to Emma for reminding me about this one.

5. Keep shoes and bags in the same place. Both you and the children will always know where they are, so there is no rushing around looking for an odd shoe. This habit will enable them to develop their own independence and be responsible for their own things.

Back to School is another reminder that my girls are growing up but it doesn't need to be stressful (unless you count that I am getting older too!).

Would you add any tips?

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  1. ooooh great tips. I am determind to be more organised this term. x

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  2. Oh you're a snoozer - I can't do that I have to get up straight away or I wont get up. Funny it's the oldest girl in our year's birthday today feels so mad.

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  3. Eek! One more day to go! Thanks for this, very useful x

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  4. Some great tips here. We have no routine at the moment, but need to get organised for Sophie starting pre-school this week!

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  5. I love the sound of that extra 10 min snooze. Having as much ready the night before definitely helps and we bought a shoe rack especially to keep a place for everything and everything in its place. Good luck x

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