| Back-to-School Survival Tips |
| Friday, 17 September 2010 16:47 | |||
 Los Angeles, California, September 2010 — The summer months are coming to an end, and when late August to mid-September arrives, that means back-to-school season has arrived. While exciting, this time of the year can be anxiety-inducing for children and parents alike. Here are a few tips to make the transition a smooth one and get the new school year off to a good start.
Stock up your natural medicine cabinet – Be prepared for colds, flu bugs and real bugs. Take a look at what’s available over the counter for the relief of symptoms of the common cold and allergies, to stress, anxiety, sleeplessness and for real bugs, like lice. Many manufacturers have products created specifically for children that are safe, gentle and effective for children ages 2 and older. Reestablish routines – Family routines tend to slide during summer vacation. Get back on track with bedtimes and meal times as quickly as possible. Returning to a routine will help you and your child to adjust to the changes that come with the start of a new school year. Clean up and designate study areas – Messy rooms make for messy minds. Designate an area for studying and doing homework and make sure it is clean and organized. Older children may study in their bedroom or a quiet room in the house, while younger children usually need an area that will facilitate adult supervision and encouragement. Be prepared – Stock up on basic school supplies and make sure that all summer assignments have been completed to ensure that your child starts off the school year on track. Check with the school to confirm dress code guidelines and that all registration requirements have been met. Finalize medication arrangements with the school nurse. Make note of important information – Mark your calendar with important dates such as the first day of school, back-to-school night, etc., especially if you have children in different schools. Note school contact numbers and teacher contact information, in addition to numbers for checking school closures and reporting absences. Familiarize – It is important to get to know your child’s teacher in order to get insight into your child’s behavior and keep up with the progress of his education. Schedule a meeting with his teacher and establish healthy parent-teacher communication. If your child is attending a new school, schedule a tour to familiarize him with his surroundings in order to make the transition into a new school as smooth as possible. Stay busy – Children aren’t the only ones feeling anxious as they go back to school. It can be difficult for parents to adjust to a suddenly quiet, empty house. Keep yourself occupied once your children are back in school and focus on the time you now have to yourself to complete some of the things on your running mental list of projects. The transition into a new school year after three months of lazy relaxation is usually met with reluctance, anxiety, anticipation and excitement, but these tips can help make the transition a smooth, relaxed and fun one. This information was put together and presented in the form of a press release by Hyland's, Inc. About Hyland’s, Inc. Hyland’s, a division of Standard Homeopathic Company, develops homeopathic medicines with the highest quality natural ingredients following the strictest standards of preparation. For more information on products, go to www.hylands.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Hylands.Health. SOURCE: Hyland’s, Inc.
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