Back to school

For most of the kids in the US, School started last week or will begin this week. School can be hectic for family-clothes shopping, getting the right lunch box, buying the folders and the crayons, and all the other stuff that our school children require to get their education. It can be hectic. Like many articles that are here, we are always discussing topics that accentuate the differences in a family of non-divorced children and one where the parents are different, so why will this article be any different? Its not. A divorced parent sometimes carries the extra burden of "coordinator". With summer vacation ending and the children back from summer camp and visiting their parent , school routine adds more to getting back in the groove. It can be very stressful on the parent to school shop, balance the budget, enforce the rules and whip the kids back into shape after the long summer. So is there any help. Of course. Coordinator meet Mr./Ms. Goals. The key to back to school is organization. Here's my top 10 hints: 1. Write every things down! What you will expect from them, their other parent, etc. Journals can be a great edition to anyone's life. 2. Rewards. Establish a reward system. Involve the other parent if possible. If the children especially enjoy visiting make visiting be an EXTRA special reward. Think positive. 3. Allow a week at Grandma's or Grandpa's.. Don't forget to include the other grandparents if possible, 4. Catalog or Internet shop for the essentials. Try www.amway.com- you can buy jeans and potato chips. Try www.snap.com. or www.frenchtoast.com if you need a uniform. 5. Make lists. 6. Have the other parent meet the teachers also. Understanding that both parents can help your children have a better school year will make the "trip to school" be easier. 7. Send the other parent to PTA meetings. Don't be afraid to share. 8. Listen to your children sometimes they have good ideas. Remember "out of the mouths of babes". 9. Don't sweat it. It will work out, ask for help, don't stress.

And 10... GO OUT FOR PIZZA AND BE A FAMILY. MAYBE EVEN INVITE THE OTHER PARENT.

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