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Summer is almost over. I have mixed emotions – happy and relieved because I will finally have more focus time doing my work without any interruption from my tween; sad because I will miss her for sure.
It was about the same period last year where I was rushing a few final school projects. And I never really thought deeply about my daughter’s school opening this September harder than I am right now. It felt different then because she was schooling online as Toronto was on lockdown. I guess this is normal for me to feel this way because we are new immigrants.
Thoughts and feelings can sometimes be quite unsettling.
I hope I will not feel dramatic when at home alone. And I know the only way to avoid that is to keep my focus on my work and get super productive of my time. Yup, I hate to use the common word busy. Now, people are great at it. I want to use more positive words, like being more creative, resourceful, happier, more conscientious, more spiritual in my ways and approach, more loving, more caring, more focused, more love!
As the school opening is coming soon, I want to be more prepared and upbeat. Going to school as a new immigrant can be a little daunting and so I want to equip myself with back to school tips before I get too overwhelmed. I want to prepare myself and my tween daughter for what is coming as she turns grade 5. As a mom, we always want the best in everything, especially in looking after our kids. No matter how much work we do at home or in the office, sometimes we question ourselves, am I doing the best for my kid and the whole family? Work is consuming much of our time, and house chores seem to be endless that at times, we trade those sweet quality times with family because we feel the time is always not enough.
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And so today, I want to recognize that things can get messy even though I have prepared in advance. For sure, I would still get frustrated at times as I begin to adjust to the new school routine of my tween. I also want to acknowledge that I can win each day with the right attitude and mindset.
Here I want to share the best back to school tips for busy moms like me. Actually, it’s a simple practical guide that’ll hopefully help you easily manage the routine changes in your family as a new immigrant and as your kids start schooling this September in Canada.
Prepare and prepare well!
Back to school tips for busy moms:
- For this week which is the last week before the school opening of your kids, you should already have meal plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner ready.
- You should already have the school supplies, clothes (or uniform) ready.
- You should already have a plan who will be in charge of sending the kids to school and who will fetch them. Otherwise, a school bus should be pre-booked for them.
- Arrange school stuff and remove the unnecessary toys and destruction in the room so your kids can focus on their lessons. Of course, applicable only if your kids are going for online classes, make their home classroom conducive.
- Talk to your kid(s) and set clear expectations for them during school days and weekends. Assign house chores for your kids to follow.
- Have your kid’s body clock adjust to school wake-up time so that next week will be a smooth sailing first week of school.
- Remember every day is a work in progress. No matter how pro you are at homemaking and caring for your family, acknowledge that you are imperfectly human. Always remember to be positive in your outlook and approach every day. It’s not only you who is adjusting to the school routine, but all family member is also.
- Use your school calendar and planner to engage with your daily goals both at work and at home. It will inspire you to approach each day with happy thoughts understanding you are true to your goals, values, and principles.
- Pray. Remember to pray each morning and at night before going to bed. Strengthening your spirituality is like feeding your soul. It will help you to welcome each day with positivity.
Do you have other back to school tips for busy moms that’s not yet on the list? Feel free to comment, I’d love to read them!
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