A new school year is exciting, and it's common for parents to want to celebrate that with summer's last hurrahs for making it through the first week. While these are well-intentioned, they often backfire.
Big end-of-summer celebrations may seem like the perfect way to close the chapter on the season, but it can be one more stressor as you and your kids transition to the new school year. Instead, consider how you can celebrate the end of summer in a simple way that's meaningful for your family. A special dinner at home the night before school starts or a family walk are great traditions that are easy to implement. Things like this remind kids of the firm foundation they have at home in the middle of all the changes on the horizon.
Similarly, that first Friday of the school year is exciting. You made it through the first week. It's finally the weekend. But the one thing I've seen every year on that first Friday is tired kids . Instead of making it a big celebration, think about how you can offer an opportunity forOrder food. Watch a favorite movie. Make it an early night. And enjoy being together. Try not to ask about their week. There will be plenty of time for that.