10 ways to prepare for the first day of school!

INSPIRED FAM LIFE COACHING, LLC  Wow, can you believe it! Summer break is really over and now it’s time to prepare the kids for  school. I know for some parents, you are like where do I begin? I missed the deadline in  purchasing the school supplies in bulk and now school starts in a few days! Okay, first breathe, you  didn’t stumble upon this blog by mistake. As parents ourselves, we completely understand what  you must be feeling right now. Anxiousness, feeling a bit overwhelmed etc… That’s why we have  generated an easy back to school checklist to help you and your children be properly prepared for  their first day of school. 


1. Make sure the school has confirmed all documents has been received (for transferred   students)
2. Purchase school supplies (you can by bulk now and get the rest later i.e. Walmart,  Sam's club) 
3. Create bed time routine  
4. Have first day of school outfit picked out 
5. Create lunch ideas the night prior if student will be bringing lunch  
6. Talk about making new friends 
7. Set alarms ⏰ 
8. Confirm medications have been signed by Primary Care physician and school nurse has  record of it 
9. Make sure your car is cleaned, gassed up & you have your student parking pass (High  school)  
10. Pray over your children for a safe and successful school year

​  This week’s takeaway:  Remember, you are doing great and your children know that you are. Do the possible and allow  God to do the impossible.