School is back in session

The holidays are almost over and parents and their children need to adjust their routines back to the reality of school.

Now that school is back in session, there are new routines, responsibilities, and facts of life that your child will have to adjust to.

Even if you spent the last few weeks of summer perfecting your back-to-school routine, and you’ve made sure to mitigate as much back-to-school stress as possible, but adjusting will still take some time.

Here are seven back to school tips to kick-start the new year and get you prepared for a fresh start:

• Re-establish school routines
• Prepare for the unexpected
• Make an after-school game plan
• Turn off the TV and video games
• Set up a homework station
• Get back into your sleep routine
• Shop for school supplies together