Tips to Jumpstart a Fantastic School Year

Help your kids get enough sleep

Avoid a late bedtime and make sure that your kids get at least 8 hours of sleep. Starting daily activities with a well-rested mind allows them to have enough energy to keep up with their classes. Sleeping early also helps keep the morning tantrums at bay.

Prepare a healthy and filling breakfast

Going to school with an empty stomach usually entails a cloudy mind and disrupted train of thought. Preparing a tasty and filling breakfast for your child before taking him or her to school will help his/her behavior in school and keep his/her attention focused on her lessons and not on a grumbling tummy.

Leave a note of encouragement

Whether you're a working parent or a stay-at-home one, making sure that your child feels loved may sometimes be pushed at the bottom in our list of priorities. Boost his/her confidence and self-image by writing your child little notes to inspire and brighten up his/her day.  A simple "You're awesome!", or "Listen and Learn!" will surely keep your child motivated and positive throughout the day!

Limit screen time 

It's inevitable to keep your child from using gadgets or watching tv, even on a school night. However, the most important thing is keeping track of how much time he/she spends on these. Impose a time-limit and teach your child to set her/his priorities straight. Homework and extra-curricular activities should always come first.

Let your kids pick out their clothes

Letting your kids choose their clothes for school is a great way to hone organization skills. At the same time, it helps us avoid the morning rush and last-minute scrambles, especially if you let them do this the night before.

Be involved

Always ask your child how his/her day went.

Asking will translate into caring-- that's the message that we want our child to perceive. Make sure to earn your child's trust and remind him/her that you'll always be there no matter what. Develop the foundation of your relationship and let your child know that he/she can tell you anything under the sun, be it about homework or heartbreaks.

Don't forget to maintain family bondings 

Plan a fun activity for you and your kids during the weekends. Students also need some time off to relax and unwind. Play some ball at the park or watch an old movie at the family den. Always allow a day or two of family bonding to be with the people close to your heart.