BACK-TO-SCHOOL CAN BE A HECTIC TIME FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Plan Ahead and Raise Your Household Grade

Every year, summer comes to an end and eager children return to the classroom. Back-to-school means back to a daily routine. Planning ahead helps families adjust to the new busy schedule. This school year, G4 Publishing of Tinley Park, IL, (http://www.thefamilyplanner.com) wants to make sure every household is prepared by providing ten simple back-to-school tips.

(PRWEB) July 20, 2004 -- Back-to-school is an exciting time for both parents and children, however, it can be a stressful time as well," says Patty Grenda, creator of The Family Planner (http://www.thefamilyplanner.com). As a parent, certified teacher, and most recent title of business owner, I have learned over the years that good planning and preparation can alleviate the stress in most situations. It is my hope that the following tips will help families adjust to the upcoming school year."

10 Simple Back-to-School Tips:

感ractice getting the children up early one week before school starts to aid in the transition.

感ick a designated spot in the home for doing homework. This homework spot" should be quiet, well lit, and contain the basic school supplies needed to complete most homework assignments.

愁ry to have children do homework after school when the lessons are still fresh in their minds. Leaving homework until the evening, when children are likely to be tired, can be counterproductive.

惹ince children are most content on a full stomach, offer a healthy snack before or during homework.

嫂lways have children put homework in their backpack when completed to avoid any missing assignments.

感ick out school clothes the night before. Involving children in the decision-making is a great idea and will save valuable time in the morning.

感reparing lunches together with your children the night before can also lessen the load in the morning.

微imit caffeine and sugar intake after dinner, since either can have a negative effect on some children and their ability to fall asleep.

愛eading with your children before bed is a perfect opportunity to wind down and spend quality time together while enjoying a good book.

愈se a daily planner to keep school functions and extra-curricular activities organized throughout the school year.

The Family Planner is a full-size daily planner starting in September with the new school year. Its sixteen month calendar is just one of the many features. The user-friendly format makes it a great organizational tool for the entire family. The Family Planner was designed to keep stress out of the home by offering a planning system that really works.

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