{"id":1823,"date":"2022-01-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/uncategorized\/tips-for-preparing-your-children-for-back-to-school\/"},"modified":"2024-12-11T03:48:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T03:48:50","slug":"tips-preparing-children-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/tips-preparing-children-back-to-school","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Preparing Your Children for Back-to-School"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The start of a new school year can bring a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety and sometimes even fear, especially for children adjusting to new routines, teachers, and classmates. For parents, the challenge often lies in managing these emotions while juggling preparations for a smooth transition.<\/p>\n

By taking proactive steps and preparing a few days or even weeks in advance, you can turn this potentially stressful time into an opportunity for growth and excitement. A little preparation can go a long way in helping children feel more confident and parents feel more organised and ready to tackle the new academic year together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some valuable back-to-school tips to make the transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible for everyone involved, creating a positive start to the school year.<\/p>\n

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Gently reintroducing the normal pre-holiday sleep patterns gives young bodies and minds some time to adjust. To establish sleep regular behaviours, the National Sleep Foundation recommends starting two weeks before the first day of school.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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According to a recent research by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, up to 83% of preschoolers and 85% of primary school children regularly surpass the recommended screen time limits.<\/p>\n

Screen time guidelines for children and young adults are as follows:<\/p>\n