Gearing Up For Back To School?

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Getting ready for the new semester can be stressful for any child, parent or family. Here are six steps to have a calm return back to school. 

1. Establish A Nighttime Routine: Organized school mornings start the night before.

2. Declutter The Kids' Rooms: Help your kids find a good home for their old stuff and start the year off fresh.

3. Find A Home For All Of The School Gear: Help your kids be responsible for keeping things in their place.

4. Audit And Mend Uniforms: Take inventory of your items to see what needs to be replaced or reused.

5. Buy New School And Running Shoes: Take advantage of back-to-school sales.

6. Enter Available Dates On The Calendar: Get dates from the school newsletter and get organized early.