It’s official school has started. Parents you are probably swamped ALREADY .. here’s our Top 5 back to school basics and tips that will help you as you are dashing to drop off and pick up your kids from school. And even if you don’t have children, feel free to share these tips with your friends, and loved one’s who do….
1) Encourage and support your child’s individuality … Even if your child wears uniforms they can be kicked up a notch with school-approved accessories, socks, shoes, or backpacks. SCHOOL- APPROVED is the key phrase here.
2) Learn how to effectively treat lice: Grosss … Yes, I know, but if your child comes home with it YOU have to treat it before they can return to school! The CDC estimates 12 million kids in the US get lice every year. But there’s a new FDA approved treatment Sklice. It’s one wash NO comb 10-min prescription treatment vs the old skool wash and comb and repeat 7-10days later and or picking them out by hand.
3) Talk to your kids about bullying ... Know what’s going on at school and with your kid’s friends. Ask questions, be comforting and supportive if they are being bullied, but don’t ignore or tolerate it! Many states have bullying laws, and schools have policies against this behavior. Take action, because bullying is all too common and can be deadly these days.
4) Connect with your kid’s teachers … Parents meet your kids teachers, support them and reinforce the classwork, rules, and deadlines for assignments. Remember the adage … “It takes a village..” it’s true it’s a team effort.
5) Get Good Sleep … Make sure your kids have a bedtime so they can get good sleep and have time for their mind and body to grow, develop and re-charge for the next day.
Wishing you a fabulous school year!
Dr. V