A new school year can bring your family loads of excitement… but also tons of stress. Follow these back to school tips for parents to calm your kids’ anxieties & your own! 

Happy 22-23’ school year, kiddos!

Make Your Life Easier & Follow these Back to School Tips for Parents

Back to School Shopping

Probably one of the most common preparations for getting kids ready for school is back to school shopping. I mean, is there really anything more exciting for a child than walking into Target and getting fresh supplies for the year ahead?! Not to mention, by getting your kids all their utensils and necessities in advance, you will save time and money than getting them the first few weeks of school. 

Calendars, Calendars, Calendars  

A great way to stay organized is having a calendar system at home. Planning out the week or month ahead will save you busy parents lots of stress and time!

*Pro Back To School Tip for busy parents: Color code each kid and parent on the calendar to stay on track with everyone’s day-to-day schedules.

Take Vitamins That Work

One of, if not the most important back to school tips for parents, is to take care of yourself! In order to have energy, keep up with your kids and their schedules, and have everything in order, you must look after yourself. 

Set an example for your kids by eating healthy, living an active lifestyle, and fueling your body with premium nutrition like the THRIVE Experience. The THRIVE Experience is a quick & easy 3-step system to fill your nutritional gaps and get you vitamins & minerals your body craves within the first hour of your day. 

Connect with Friends + Teachers

An excellent way to prepare your children for the upcoming school year is to reach out to friends and your kids’ teachers a few weeks before school begins. No child wants to enter a new school year feeling overwhelmed and alone, so make sure to connect with others before school starts to ensure your kids will see some familiar faces during their days.   

Check On Mental Health

In recent years, children’s and teenagers’ mental health problems have sky-rocketed and for understandable reasons: Covid, lockdowns, and mass shootings to name a few. Check in with your kid’s mental health, worries and anxieties prior to school beginning and throughout the year to ensure they are not silently suffering. 

Homework Sessions

In your household calendar and while planning your days, make sure to schedule at least an hour of homework with and for your kiddos. Scheduled homework time will ensure your children get into a proper routine and master some skills like discipline and focus! If you choose to help your child during their homework time, you are also bonding with them and creating memories.

Sit Down for Dinner

Studies from Live Health Online show that children who sit down for dinner with their families are more stable and less likely to have trouble with drugs and alcohol. It also helps children develop social skills and advanced vocabulary, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with your family once a day.

Organize Your Home

One of the most important back to school tips for busy parents is to make sure your home is organized prior to school beginning. This will save you time later on and ensure your home is in order for all the madness that ensues when school starts! With all the cognitive performance and energy you get from THRIVE, you can get ahead on laundry, organizing toys and playrooms, keeping the kitchen clean, and cleaning out bedrooms and closets to start the school year fresh.

Scheduled Bed Times

An important part of creating a routine is having a scheduled bed time. Creating a scheduled bedtime routine for your kids means you can put them down and continue working, cleaning or enjoying your evening after they go to sleep. This tip is extra important for the busiest of parents that will benefit from those few extra hours of productivity at night.

English Scientist, Matthew Walker, writes here that having a consistent bedtime & waking time is also very beneficial for adults, too. Sufficient regular sleep can keep your memory sharp, improve your mood, and strengthen your immune system. For a restful & peaceful sleep, try THRIVE Rest. Rest is a premium gel formula created to give the body essential nutrients needed to offer a calming sleep cycle, relaxation support, and stress management. 

Healthy School Lunches

It may be easier to send your children to school with lunch money, but did you know that packing lunches for your kids will actually save you money? Not to mention, packing healthy lunches for your kids will ensure they are eating right and getting the proper nutrition they need to stay healthy and strong. 

Another way to boost your kids’ immune system is to give them a daily Multivitamin. This blend of essential vitamins and minerals will help maintain overall health and wellness for your children, while boosting cellular energy and metabolism in yummy gummy form! 

Each school year is a fresh opportunity for your family to be healthy, productive, and thriving! These ten tips will ensure you are ready for the year ahead while saving you money and time.