{"id":8854,"date":"2019-08-01T05:19:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T10:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?p=8854"},"modified":"2019-06-14T13:05:20","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T18:05:20","slug":"9-ways-to-simplify-back-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/9-ways-to-simplify-back-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Simplify Back to School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?attachment_id=8886\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8886\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/9-ways-to-simplify-back-to-school\/425c0aa9-5d3b-451e-a48f-fcd876216f17\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?fit=2160%2C2160&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2160,2160\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?fit=1030%2C1030&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8886\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=80%2C80&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=1030%2C1030&amp;ssl=1 1030w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=36%2C36&amp;ssl=1 36w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=180%2C180&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=1500%2C1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=705%2C705&amp;ssl=1 705w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/425C0AA9-5D3B-451E-A48F-FCD876216F17.png?resize=450%2C450&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?attachment_id=8869\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8869\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/?attachment_id=8867\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8867\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a combination of happy and sad when back to school comes around. We are reluctant to get back to routines and there\u2019s a big to do list to prepare for the upcoming school year. We tend to think of back to school as a long series of complicated, expensive, and arduous tasks that go on and on! \u00a0Use this list of 9 ways to simplify your back to school preparations to be ready to start the school year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>1. Start with a list of all that is needed before the school year begins. No need to recreate the wheel here! There\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/life\/parenting\/tips\/a17427\/school-shopping-lists\/\">Good Housekeeping<\/a> supply list for school supplies. \u00a0There\u2019s countdown lists for appointments on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/back-to-school-checklist\">Finder.co<\/a>m. \u00a0Now compare and create what works for you with a timeline on your family calendar. Your family calendar is your personal guide and helps you create a team with your partner to accomplish and check off requirements. \u00a0Pace yourself or consolidate tasks with a power day. \u00a0Think of it as project management.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>2. Kids and parents need to remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parents.com\/kids\/safety\/outdoor\/keeping-kids-hydrated\/\">hydrate<\/a> all day. Purchase water bottles for everyone including yourself to be sure you are keeping water by your side.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>3. \u00a0Still have last year\u2019s papers to review? \u00a0Make it fun with one on one kiddo time together. Spend 30 &#8211; 60 minutes reviewing last year\u2019s papers, keeping what you both think are precious.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>4. Set up this year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/tag\/family-command-center\/\">command center<\/a> for incoming papers. \u00a0You will be ready for all the incoming information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>5. Prep for all types of communication styles with a capture tool that works for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Think about what paper or digital tool works best for you. \u00a0For me it\u2019s my planner pad. Options include an app, a spiral notebook or post it notes. \u00a0Make it this year\u2019s goal to use one capture tool effectively and efficiently.<\/li>\n<li>For email, create a single sub-folder to store incoming info from your kids schools. \u00a0A single sub-folder to move emails keeps your inbox cleaner and gives you one place to look for information. \u00a0Name this subfolder by kid, by school or just a single sub-folder names Schools.<\/li>\n<li>For text, move information to email by copying and then email yourself so you can track information to a single source.<\/li>\n<li>For the rare voice mail message, capture that information with an email, make a note in Evernote, or write this on your paper task list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>6. \u00a0Set up your school supplies in a school supply center. \u00a0Grab all your existing supplies and review what you have. \u00a0Purchase what is needed and set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/decorating\/clean-and-organize\/back-to-school-dollar-store-hacks-pictures\">center<\/a> for easy access for your kiddos.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>7. Making lunches is can be a highlight of the week for everyone. \u00a0Set up a lunch making section of your refrigerator and pantry. \u00a0 Leave one shelf in each area specifically for lunch box friendly fare that is ready to place in the box. \u00a0 Create a shopping list with your family to be sure items are delivered to your home that make lunch making healthy and easy.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>8. Set up a <a href=\"https:\/\/professional-organizer.com\/WordPress\/3-tips-productive-family-meeting\/\">family meeting<\/a> time to talk about this year\u2019s successes. \u00a0Your family meeting is key to collaboration and communication. \u00a0Hosting this weekly will keep your family organized and keep you productive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>9. Most important about back to school is getting the rest you all need as a family. \u00a0Everyone in your family needs time to relax and time to rest. \u00a0That translates to getting to bed earlier the week or weekend before and having some time at home to prepare for the transitions ahead. When there\u2019s less sleep, everything seems harder!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t get overwhelmed with year with back to school. Keep it simple, pace yourself and know what your priorities are. \u00a0Choose one thing to accomplish each day to feel like you are making progress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; It\u2019s a combination of happy and sad when back to school comes around. We are reluctant to get back to routines and there\u2019s a big to do list to prepare for the upcoming school year. 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