• The summer vacation is about to end.
• And schools are about to reopen for the new academic year.
• Children need to be prepared for going back to school.
• Here is a set of tips to secure a strong return to school.

Resetting the child’s bedtime and waking up schedule

• The child's internal clock must be reset for an earlier bedtime to help him wake up active.
• Earlier bedtime should not be portrayed as punishment for the child.
• Your child should get an adequate amount of sleep, where he/she usually needs about 9 hours of sleep.
• Two weeks before the first day of school, start accustoming your child to going to bed 20 minutes earlier.
• A child should wake up early, wash his / her face, brush his / her teeth and have breakfast.

How to address the child’s reluctance to go to school

• "I don't want to go to school"
• Tell the child this year will be different.
• Tell the child there are a set of fun things at school.
• Tell the child that teachers are always ready and willing to help him / her.
• Parents should understand the child's fears, discuss them quietly, and ultimately dispel them all.
• Parents should communicate with teachers before back to school.
• The child should be given a place appropriate for his needs in classroom’s seating chart.

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The child's internal clock must be reset for an earlier bedtime to help him / her wake up active. Two weeks before the first day of school, start accustoming your child to going to bed 20 minutes earlier.