Labor Day marks the end of summer – and the start of a new school year – for many families across the country. Heading back to school can inspire a wealth of emotions from kids and parents alike, from anxiety over meeting new students and teachers to excitement over purchasing new supplies and clothing. While every family approaches the back-to-school process a bit differently, there is a common thread running through nearly every household in the nation this time of year – a flurry of activity that can sometime be difficult to manage. The good news is that there are plenty of positive steps parents and children can take to make the transition back to school much smoother.
Stock Up on Supplies
Back-to-school shopping means much more than stocking up on a few pencils and a ream of notebook paper. Most parents engulf themselves in a task that involves purchasing new clothing, checking items off the school supply list from school and scouring the sales for the best deals. The following shopping tips will make the entire process much more efficient overall.
School Clothes
Organized Home recommends planning before the shopping ever begins to make the actual trips to the store as fast, easy and budget-friendly as possible. Begin by assessing the current clothing situation of each child to determine what school clothing needs to be purchased. Get rid of all the clothing that no longer fits or is torn or stained beyond repair. Toss what can be