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

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  • LadySaphira
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:43 PM

• Don't - turn on the TV untill after everyone is ready for school, have ate breakfast, and brushed their teeth.

  Do - make and freeze items your child can throw in the microwave for a quick, hot breakfast. scrambled eggs would be good, You can also pre-cook bacon and divide it into individual portions. Make french toast and let it cool, cut each pice into 3 slices and place 3-6 strips in baggies and toss in freezer. Viola! french toast sticks with out the cost of buying in the store.

  

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  • momtwo3_thatsme
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:46 PM

• DO~ make sure the kids get enough sleep.

  DO~ establish a good back to school routine

  DO~ make sure homework is done before the TV/Playstation/nintendo comes on.

  DO~make sure you lay out your clothes and take your bath the night before to avoid unnecessary hassles in the A.M

  DONT~ forget your lunch/lunch money

  DONT~ call home asking mom to bring your homework because you forgot it...lol

  DONT~ forget your books/backpack/homework at school cause mom aint driving you back to get it...lol

  DONT~  forget to have a great day!

   ~Amber~ SAHM to 3 GREAT human kids! Austin 7, Kyler 6, & Brylee 3
  & 7 non-human babies; Sadie-red golden retriever, Kobe-blue indian ringneck, sulley (like from monsters Inc.) lutino cockatiel, Arnie the Quaker, Hahna the hahns macaw, Lulu the quaker, and Belle the cockatiel

  
  

  

  
  

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  You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.
  -Antoine de Saint Exupery

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  • jdrsmom4eva
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:46 PM

• do make sure they know what the teachers name is

  do make sure they know the class room number

  dont make a huge deal over them being gone all day it only makes them nervous

  dont let them see you cry

  

  

  

   
  

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  • handmsmom
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:47 PM

• do get everything, i.e. backpack, clothes, lunches, ready the night before.

  do enforce a reasonable bedtime on school nights

  don't give your 5th grader a big hug and kiss in front of all her friends on the first day of school.

     

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  • gracielamartin
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:52 PM

• Do teach your kids the importance of not cheating.

  Don't tell them 98% is bad because you were expecting 100%

  Do help them with homework

  Do hear them every time they have a question.

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  • authorLinda
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 6:56 PM

• Not only am I a mom of a fourth grader, I also work at our local school where Kindergartners on up to eigth graders attend. Other than preparations such as laying out clothes the night before, getting enough sleep, etc., I have some suggestions for all parents that will make both the student and the school happy.

  1) Read the student-parent handout and become familiar with the school's rules. I've seen many preteens sent home because their attire did not conform to the school dress code as a result of not being aware of school rules.

  2) Don't allow your child to wear flip-flops. These are not safe when kids are running around the playground. In addition to the lack of support for the feet, your child is more susceptible to stickers and bee-stings.

  3) Go through the papers that are sent home with your child. Fill-out and sign paperwork as required and return promptly. Don't prograstinate!

  4) Get involved! Join your child's school's PTA or PTO group.

  Have a wonderful school year!

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  • malihoy
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM

• Do have a plan befpre school starts , give them the schedule on getting ready for bed and what EXACTLY to do in the morning.  Like my kids cannot come to the table for breakfast without shoes.

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  • momofsixangels
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM

• Do:Help with homework but dont do the work

  Do:Have kids eat a healthy breakfast

  Do:Tell them to have a great day at school.Every morning I tell mine to have a great day,learn behave and have fun.

  Dont:Put too much pressre on your child.

  Dont:Let kids stay up too late

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  • brennajoy
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 7:01 PM

• Again my daughter isn't old enough for school yet but I'm taking notes like crazy!

  

  

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  • shelltharp
  on Aug. 21, 2008 at 7:05 PM

• Do eat a healthy breakfast before school

  Don't go to bed late

  Do get plenty of sleep the night before

  Don't forget to pack you lunch for school

  Do good in school

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