Get Organized For Back To School!

It's hard to believe that there are only a few weeks left in the summer season, it seems like we were just planning beach weekends and picking out the perfect Lilly dresses, but soon it's going to be boots, latte's and football season, and most significantly, time for the kids to go back to school. While we know it's not something everyone in the family is looking forward to, it's never too soon to start to get organized before the madness occurs.

The best thing you can do for your kids in terms of organizing them for the upcoming school year is try to ease them gently back into their school year schedules. This doesn't have to mean cutting their last few nights of summer out, it can mean slowly but surely starting the transition. Make bed time a few minutes earlier each night from now until school starts in order to get them back in the grind of keeping normal hours.

Another great way to start getting them organized is to begin looking at their calendars and commitments for the upcoming school year. Make sure they're completely aware of what their week will look like and what the implications of that will be. I.e., you know you have dance on Wednesday and basketball on Thursday so you'll have to start studying for your Friday spelling test on Tuesday. Start filling in calendars now so you can be aware of and attempt to solve any potential conflicts before you have to solve them in the heat of the moment.

We all know that kids enjoy back to school shopping, but sit down and really plan out what they'll need in order to make their year run smoothly before you hit the stores. This will help you ensure that you aren't spending needlessly and that they have the most efficient and effective supplies to keep them organized and hopefully excited. Caradidi has tons of gorgeous school supplies that can help make their work more fun! Check out our binders, pencil cases, daily planners, and journals before you start shopping this year!

Finally, gather up documentation including birth certificates and immunizations, you'll need them for entry into school or sports this fall. This way, you can make sure all your Dr.'s appointments are fit in before the deadlines hit.

Start your kids on these simple routines now and September most definitely will not be as scary!