One of the best way to get your kid ready for school? Involve them in back-to-school shopping. “The rituals help. Getting the backpack organized, buying school supplies, getting your notebooks and folders labeled,” says Kennedy-Moore. “It gets kids geared up for what’s to come, and presents a sense of order and organization. It also helps to talk with your child about what did and didn’t work last year about being organized and what they might do differently. If
...moreOne of the best way to get your kid ready for school? Involve them in back-to-school shopping. “The rituals help. Getting the backpack organized, buying school supplies, getting your notebooks and folders labeled,” says Kennedy-Moore. “It gets kids geared up for what’s to come, and presents a sense of order and organization. It also helps to talk with your child about what did and didn’t work last year about being organized and what they might do differently. If the kid feels like they’re coming up with the plan, they’ll stick with it longer. The more input they have, the better. So ask leading questions: ‘Well, what time do you think it’s best you start your homework?’”
