Ready for Back to School? We're Here to Help!

By Katie Beltramo

Ready for school? If you're like me, the answer is. . . sort of. Getting back into the school routine can feel just as cozy as a fall sweater after a long summer of late bedtimes and floors littered with damp towels and sticky popsicle drips (wait, is that just my house?). On the other hand, there are papers to fill out, schedules to coordinate, and kids (and parents) who aren't always sure that they're ready for the next step, whether it's nursery school or high school. Here are some tips for ensuring everyone's ready for the first day.

Get those kids rested.

• Catching Zzzzz’s to Get A’s: Getting Your Kids on a Regular Back-to-School Sleep Schedule.

Fuel them up!

• Make A Nutritious Lunch Fun for Your Kids
• Lunch Product Reviews: Packing Lunches that Pack Punches
• Nutritious, Delicious Lunchbox Recipes
• Back to School: Tips for Packing a Healthful Lunch for Your Child
• Healthful Snacks for Kids

Save money on back-to-school shopping.

• Tips for Outlet Shopping with Tweens

Get organized.

• Back to School: Get Organized!
• Back to School: Organize Your School Papers
• Back to School: Create a Family Organization Center
• Top Ten Organizing Tips for Families

Help your little one love school from the start.

• 14 Tips to Get Your Child Ready for Nursery School

Celebrate the beginning of the school year.

• 14 Super fun Back to School Traditions

Sure, back-to-school season might seem overwhelming now, but before you know it, this year will be routine. And you'll be on to new projects, like making Halloween costumes!