Whew! Parents, you’ve made it through the summer with no alone time or quiet time. Now, it’s time for those kiddos to go back to school. But wait, you’re a busy mom juggling work, household responsibilities, and your child’s upcoming education. School nights can be particularly challenging.
I asked on Facebook what are your best #BusyMomHacks for school nights, and here are the top ten hacks:
- Bedtime Routine – Start now, reset, get kiddos back on track to go to bed early.
- Homework Station – Designate a quiet, organized space for kiddos to do homework
- Next Day Prep – Layout clothes and backpacks the night before.
- Time Management – Teach and encourage your kids to manage their time effectively.
- Meal Plan – Create a weekly meal plan, no more guessing or late planning on what’s for dinner.
- Household chores – Involve your kids and delegate age-appropriate to-do lists.
- Prioritize Self-care – Take time for yourself to relax and recharge.
You may not think these things are crucial to your well-being as a parent, but they can be lifesavers. Get into good habits that will make your life as a parent easier.
Dawn Corbett is a driven, self-motivated, elementary educator, and a molder of young minds. She has taught in public education for twenty plus years. Creating original content is something that she is passionate about and gets excited about. She knows the value of confidentiality, cooperation, and being a team player. Working as an editor and blog writer has given her a valuable opportunities to develop her own intellect and a different perspective on how to respectfully communicate with others in different styles.