Mom’s Back to School Survival Guide

Mom’s Back to School Survival Guide – As moms, we understand how stressful and overwhelming the shift from summer break to the start of a new school year can be. We’re focused on setting our kids up for success, but at the same time, we’re juggling both our own anxiety and the stress our children may be feeling during this transition.

The tips below will help you and your child relax and enjoy this special time.

Mom’s Back to School Survival Guide

In Part 1, I dealt with how to help your child be prepared for the first day. Today I want to list some things that will help you as a Mom cope with school starting.

• Volunteer – Offer to help with lunch. I was completely surprised when kids couldn’t open milk boxes and packages. Offer your time in the classroom as well. It will be greatly appreciated.
• Keep lines of communication open with teachers. Make sure they have your phone number and email. Talk with them about concerns and accomplishments
• DO NOT be a helicopter Mom – Don’t Hover! Allow the teacher to teach. Offer to help your child’s teacher but don’t drop in unannounced. Most important, don’t hang around.
• Make sure the teacher and school are informed of medical issues, allergies, medications, and needs of your child.

More tips to help you!

• Keep yourself busy – The first day is difficult for Moms too. I cried all the way home and almost until lunch on Lincoln’s first day of kindergarten. Plan your day and keep yourself busy. Plan lunch or go shopping with a friend. Treat yourself to a salon day or massage. Treat yourself to something you haven’t been able to do with the little one hanging around. We have Mom’s, Muffins, and Mimosas brunch every first day of school – now that’s a treat!
• Never complain about the school or teachers in front of your child. I think you shouldn’t complain at all, volunteer, and make changes in whatever it is you don’t like. If you have legitimate issues, meet privately with the teacher. Criticizing teachers in front of your child undermines their authority and could result in behavior problems and a lack of respect.
• Know the school system’s safety plan in case of emergency or bad weather. Most systems have email and text alerts. Make sure they have your current information so they can contact you. Discuss with your child what will happen in case of an emergency or bad weather at school. Once, we had a Tornado Warning almost the entire day while the boys were at school. I did not know that they get in the hallway when there is a Watch (or Warning). They spent the entire day in the hall. That one day made Ryder completely terrified of storms. Right or wrong, I pick them up now in bad weather.

Conclusion

I hope some of these tips will help you and your child adjust to their school experience. If you missed Part 1 of Mom’s Survival Guide to Starting School, you can get there here!

For a smile, check out 70 of the funniest Parenting Tips.

• Survival Guide to Starting School: Tips for your Child
• 12+ Fabulous & Easy Candy Recipes
• Freshman College Survival Kit Ideas
• Sand Art Brownies
• 20 A+ BACK TO SCHOOL DINNER RECIPES