We are aware that for some, especially our kids, returning to the daily grind of school after the holidays can be intimidating. Due to their age, independence, and academic experience relative to their younger siblings, teenagers frequently want to handle their back-to-school routine on their own.
However, as parents, you can also help smoothen their back-to-school transition by suggesting these tips to them:
Exercise their minds in preparation for the increased volume of homework and tasks that will come with the start of the school year. Establish technology limitations to aid in breaking bad habits that may have developed during the holidays, such as excessive gaming or continual checking of social media accounts
Organize documents and files by using color coding or tags to make them easier to find. Make the schedule visible; one original method is to make a screenshot of it your phone’s background.
Pack a tiny bag or pouch with the necessities, such as tissue, deodorant, and hair products. Particularly for students who participate in after-school co-curricular activities, this might be useful.
Establish a calm, well-lit study area with few interruptions and distractions.
Take part in a school activity or event, if they haven’t already, to get used to school life and meet new people.
Organize and rank your schoolwork according to the urgency and time required for completion.
Let’s use this occasion to honor our kids and the beginning of their new school year together as a family. It might be a back-to-school party or just a simple supper!
These types of family encouragement can help our kids persevere in the face of obstacles at school and contribute to their overall pleasant and joyful school experience.
Also see: Lack of sleep in parents can affect their mental health
