The start of the school year is often synonymous with rush:plunging back into the files at the office, registering the youngest in judo, making the last school purchases... In order not to be overwhelmed by the tasks to be accomplished and the resumption of daily life, no need to transform into Wonder Woman. A few tips are enough to make your back to school a success without stress.
Back to school:hard reality check
Ah, how good we were on a family vacation, with our feet in the water, without schedules and without any constraints... All good things must come to an end! With the start of the school year, it's time to get back to the normal course of our lives and get back to the reality of daily tasks:the purchase of school supplies, the resumption of school, registrations and trips for extracurricular activities. children, medical appointments, return to work, work meetings, etc. A busy family and professional schedule that can quickly become a source of stress. Between the return to the office, the children to manage and the house to keep, how to face this peak of stress and successfully return to school serenely?
A successful return to school thanks to the organization
To face the recovery calmly, organization is the key to success! By controlling the schedule, you will avoid unforeseen events and unpleasant surprises. Here are our tips for a successful back-to-school:
- Preparing for the start of the school year :Back to school is a source of stress for children and parents. To start this new year under the best auspices, anticipate the shopping for school supplies, and possible registrations for everyone's extracurricular activities. For example, you can suggest that your children attend a first lesson (painting, singing, football, rugby, dance, horse riding, etc.) in order to find out what they like.
- Show schedule for everyone : you have your weekly yoga class, but your 18-year-old is not available to babysit his little sister? To avoid forgetting everyone's activities and obligations, post a schedule where everyone can see them (on the fridge, in the entrance, etc.). In this way, all members will be able to consult the family planning before scheduling an activity. There are many digital versions to create a family planner. In particular, you can use the following applications:TipStuff, Hub, Coorganiz, FamilyWall, etc.
- Anticipate and prepare weekly menus : Among the daily tasks that take up our time:cooking. Anticipating and preparing meals can quickly turn into a real headache with the lack of organization. Take advantage of the good resolutions of the new school year to set up a new routine. Make a shopping list for the week to avoid food waste. To be effective, this list must be based on the meals defined upstream. Apps like MenuHebdo, Jow, Frigo Magic or Listonic allow you to efficiently manage your shopping lists and weekly menus.
- Define everyone's tasks : Back to school is the perfect opportunity to set new rules and empower all family members. Organize a small meeting around a snack to define the tasks of each. Give age-appropriate assignments to children. The little ones can tidy up their room, help set the table and put their dirty laundry in the basket. The older ones can help you in the kitchen, mow the lawn, etc.
- Keep time for yourself : Sure, the holidays are over, but that's no reason to eliminate all the activities you love from your schedule. Even during the year, give yourself time just for you. For example, you can take a few hours a week to take care of yourself (hairdresser, shopping, beautician, etc.) or to practice a sport or activity that you like (swimming, walking, yoga, painting, cooking, singing, tennis, etc.). .
Don't forget to have a good time with your family
Communication is the key to family life. To ensure that all family members feel involved and participate in the change of routine and family organization, take advantage of family meals to discuss it. Of course, these meals are also made to talk about everything and nothing, the main thing is simply to be together.
Back to school is a very important moment in the life of a family. The many steps to be taken associated with the nostalgia of the holidays can cause stress. Take this opportunity to introduce new rules at home so that the whole family goes back to school without stress and in a good mood.
