The back to school season brings that sense of routine that some of us crave–but it can also bring on a whole lot of anxiety (getting the right supplies, attending all the events, filling out paperwork…the list goes on!). In this Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done episode, Meagan and Sarah reflect on all the things we’re glad we did to ease the transition into this season and also some things we could have done differently (or that we plan to try this year!). We share what to do with all those school supplies from one year to the next (Meagan is genius, really!), our approach for communicating with teachers, our thoughts on homework, how we plan to hold onto summer JUST a little bit longer this year, and more. Enjoy!
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- 10 Things I’m Looking Forward To Doing The Day My Kids Go Back To School
- Three Places To Declutter Before Back-To-School
- Preparing Your Preschooler For Big Kid School Experiences
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Teacher here!! Full week 1st weeks are a NIGHTMARE! Team Wednesday-Friday start/1st Day here because it’s actually the best for the littles to get accustomed for a few days but then go home. Even Friday starts for Pre-K/K are good because it gives them a glimpse of what their school year will look like but also give them more immediate reassurance and time to spend at home with family! As a relatively new Mom (oldest turns 4 in Sept) I’m enjoying listening to the back to school stuff as we start our journey in public school NEXT year it gives me time to think, reflect, and make choices for us!