Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
Experts and parents share practical advice for managing the transition back to school, focusing on consistent morning routines and organizational tools. Recommendations include preparing uniforms the night before and maintaining a centralized family calendar to track events.
Why it matters
Practical lifestyle advice helps families mitigate the common stress associated with the start of the academic year.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The BBC spoke to parents and experts to find out their back-to-school tips
It's back-to-school time again - and families brace for the challenge of swapping summer lie-ins for school routines, easing first-day nerves and getting ready for the year ahead.
While children in Scotland returned to school in mid-August, children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be returning in the coming week as September begins.
We spoke to experts to find out their six key tips to make going back to school as stress-free as possible.
Cerys Parker, a teacher and blogger, says one of the best ways to keep organised during school time is to keep a consistent morning routine.
Her morning starts 30 minutes before her children wake up, for some alone time and a hot coffee.
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