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Making Back to School Easy for Mom & Kids

My kidlets finally are going back in school.  You know how I am normally super sentimental about things like that? And how I hate my kids to grow up?  And how I hate saying goodbye?  Well, not today.  For some reason this year, I feel just fine about my kidlets in school.  We had a long summer and I’m one happy mama today.  Maybe, I’m finally getting used to it. Maybe it will hit later . . . ? So today I have some fun back to school tips to make the back to school process so much easier for mom and the kids.  Sometimes all the changes and new routines can be hard on our families, so I’ve got a few ways to help you.  AND a super funny video of a kid’s classic end of summer blues.

 

 

Ways to Make Back to School Easy for Mom and Kids

 

 

 

 

First of all, the YouTube video we can all relate to.  Time for a little laugh.  This is a Classic Kids End of Summer Blues reaction.

 

Click {HERE} or the link above. This is actually my nephew when he finds out that summer is over and he has to go back to school.  Oh the pain!  It’s so hard to leave the summer fun behind.
 
 
 
 

 

1. Comforting After School Snack

 

Peanut Butter Brownies!  How about surprising your kids with a tasty after school snack?  This one is easy and you can see how I added some conversation starters to get them talking about their day.  {READ MORE HERE}.  This is what I did last year.  But this year, I’ve got some chocolate brownie ice cream in the fridge.  I think we’ll have that today to celebrate school–can you tell I LOVE brownies?

 

 

 

 

2. How to Handle Separation Anxiety

 

No more tears. Here’s a simple way to help your child say goodbye and feel okay about being separated while at school.  I did this a few years ago when Baby Girl had a hard time going to Kindergarten.  It’s a very easy idea. {READ MORE HERE}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3. FREE Back to School Printables to Make School Easier

 
 
Back to School Printables
 
Part of going back to school is getting back into routine and keeping track of new schedules.  I’ve created some helpful printables including 2 Back To School Checklists (one for kids and one for parents) AND the cute Back to School BINGO Game to play with your kids and get them excited about school.  And hey, don’t you just kinda love new school supplies?  READ MORE HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

4. How to Deal with Change and Kids Growing Up 

 

 
The Neverland Syndrome and Letting Your Kids Grow UP
 
If you are struggling with your kids growing up, take some advice from this sentimental mama:    
 
I call it The Neverland Syndrome.  It’s so hard to let kids grow up sometimes and dealing with the changes can also be really hard on us moms.  So read this article for a little advice and sympathy.  Hopefully it will help you too . . . {READ this article HERE}
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5. How to Stay Connected During the Busy School Year

 
3 Ways to Enjoy Your Child
 
Here’s 3 easy ways to enjoy your children and make the most of your time with them even when it gets CRAZY busy!  No more busy mom-guilt!  {READ IT HERE}
 
 
 
 
 
 

BONUS TIP: MEAL PREP HACKS

And as a BONUS here’s our EASY MEAL PREP IDEAS that makes school lunches and breakfasts a cinch:
 
 
DIY Breakfast Burritos for 40 cents!
 
Make your own breakfast burritos in bulk for quick mornings! This is one of our most popular posts!  See how we do this READ MORE HERE
 
 
 
 
 
How to Make EASY Freezer Pancakes for Busy School Mornings
We make pancakes in large quantities as well and freeze them.  These are healthy whole wheat pancakes and our kids love them.  See how we do this process and READ MORE HERE.
 
 
 
 
 
Easy School Lunch Prep HACK
 
Now for some lunch ideas too.  Here’s how to make lunch prep quick and easy so you only have to do it once a week!  READ MORE HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
School Lunch on a Stick to Keep Lunch interesting!
 
And lastly, here’s a fun way to keep things interesting when it comes to school lunch.  Try lunch kabobs and see my post with plenty of ideas READ MORE HERE
 
 
 
Whatever is happening in your life today, make it a meaningful day!
 
 

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Hi I'm Lisa! This is the place for families who are looking for screen-free activities to keep kids entertained and discovering the world around them. If you are looking for crafts, travel ideas, family activities, and recipes then this is the place! I'm a regular, freckle-faced mom of 3 dreaming of travel and posting between laundry loads. I believe in God, miracles and all the positivity I can get! Thanks for stopping by!

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