Game #9: Back to School Do's & Don'ts

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  • whatever493
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:03 PM

• Do-lay out clothes and backpack the night before

  Don't- turn on the TV in the morning

  Do-attend open houses and meet your child's teacher

  do-tell your kids that you're proud of them

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  • Amykay78
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:03 PM

• Do get to bed on time, don't stay up  too late.

  Do homework before playing outside

  Don't spend too much on fancy supplies that are gonna get lost

  

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  • EaStBaYgUrL
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:03 PM

• DO make sure that your child gets enough sleep every night to make sure they dont wander during class...

  DONT forget to have them eat breakfast before they leave
  

  

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  • Angie_714
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:04 PM

• Do - lay out clothes the night before to avoid a.m. drama.

  Don't - put a lot of sugar in the lunch box, the healthier the better.

  ~ Angela 

  

  

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  • Blessed2bamama
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:07 PM

• Do - homework after school while things are still fresh in your mind

  Do not - chew gum you know you will be in trouble( Mine has already) lol

  Do - pick out clothes and Iron them if needed night before

  Do not - wait till bus is coming to tell me you need something

  Alana BethHydrocephalus Awareness

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  • mdmom
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:08 PM

• Lay your clothes out the night before.

  make sure all school books and papers are your bookbag the night before.

  make sure you know where your shoes are lol( we have a hard time with this one lol)

  Moms do make sure you sign all paper work and send back in lol

  

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  • Bob192
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:09 PM

• Do be friendly to the other children.

  Do your homework on time.

  Don't talk in class.

  Don't be late!!
  

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  • justgrape723
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:09 PM

• DO have a morning routine, that way the child(ren) know what is to be done next and in a few weeks they can do it with out much supervision....(makes moms morning so much easier)

  DO have a huge (desk size) calendar on the wall I highlight all important dates with a yellow highlighter before I write in the Doc's appt, school play, parent teacher conference etc etc...its not official in our house until it is on that calendar.........

  DO label your kids backpack and lunch box ON THE INSIDE........keep them safe, don't give a child predator any help hurting a child by letting them know your child's name right off the bat.....

  DO rehearse safety rules with your kids, stranger danger (this includes other peoples pets and wild animals) make sure they know your first and last name their address and phone #. (If you do not know the person or animals name then they are a stranger)

  DON"T cry and carry on in front of your child......they will either feel guilty about school or think school is a sad/bad place....OR both...........if you must cry go someplace they cannot see or hear you........

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  • mrshappy7105
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:12 PM

• Do - Sneak fun notes like "Have a good day" into lunch boxes as an extra surprise.  - Check!

  Don't - Take a chance with meltdowns over misplaced belongings -- label everything from  clothing and shoes to school supplies. - Check!

  Do - Get organized by visiting the school and meeting the teachers. - Check - Done today!

  Don't - OD on glittery, sparkly school supplies - ooops!  TOO LATE!  DDs LOVE the Glitter!!!!!!

  ARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHH!

  Another one for the list -

  Don't let your child sign up for EVERYTHING that is offered. There must be time for all the other suggestions that the previous posters have suggested!  (ie  Sleep, homework, friends)  One or two activities is PLENTY!

  

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  • lhudson76
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:14 PM

• DO NOT let your Dh take the boys to get their hair cut alone the weekend before school starts.  I found this one out the hard way this afternoon.

  DO NOT buy supplies until you have the coveted "list."

  
  

  

   

  
  

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