School Bags
Those bags get thrown off with great abandon on the last day of term, but did you remember to check them for
that half-eaten apple or mouldering pair of socks? It’s time to get brave and dig out the school bag and lunch box and give them a good clean. If it’s all looking a little bit too scary – biff it and buy new ones. Pack the stationery into the clean/new bag all ready
for Day 1..
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School Lunch
Speaking of lunch boxes…this is a great time to start freezing some baking so you’re ahead of the lunch-
game in Term 1. Muffins, biscuits, home-made muesli bars and bliss balls can all be frozen and pulled from the freezer and popped straight into a lunch box on a school
day.
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Oh, the paperwork
You know that those little munchkins are going to be bringing home copious amounts of
newsletters, permission slips and other paper paraphernalia which will be the bane of your existence if you don’t get on top of it from the start. A ring binder with a tab for each child is a simple way to keep
your paper trail organised.
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Relax!
You’re organised and this school year is all set to run smoothly. Pour yourself a coffee (or a wine) and
relax in the knowledge that you’re all ready.
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Stationery
Buying stationery and covering all those books can be a chore, but it’s
better to get it done now, rather than waiting until the day before school goes
back.
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Meal Plan
While you’re on a roll with your baking, look at introducing meal planning to your routine too. Maybe
you could even freeze a few meals for those days when everyone is just too tired and you need a quick go-to meal. Getting back into routine can be a killer, but with a little extra preparation, you will be the least-frazzled
parent on the block.
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Schedule!
Keeping after-school activities, meetings, playdates and statutory holidays to juggle, a family
schedule is a must. Record those important phone numbers and dates all in one place so they are easily accessible for everyone to view. Writing up this schedule is also a great time to review the family rules on issues such as homework and weekday
screen-time.
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"You're off to great places,
today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
so get on your way"
-Dr Seuss
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