August 6, 2025
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Source: South Bend Tribune | Repost Fight for Life Foundation 8/6/2025 –
Believe it or not, school is just around the corner, and these last few weeks of summer are the perfect time for families to start helping their students prepare for the new school year.
Here are six tips to set students up for success and make the transition back to school as easy as possible.
Make it fun
The first day of school can be daunting to students, especially when they’re entering a new school. But addressing those feelings of uncertainty before the first day can assure your student that they’re ready to take on the challenge.
An article from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages families to visit the school campus prior to the first day of school to help students learn their way around, perhaps during a back-to-school night or orientation event. The article even suggests that parents take their students to play on the school’s playground a few days before school starts.
Parents can also point out the fun aspects of school, like seeing friends or a favorite teacher, which can help the first day seem less scary, the article says.
Create a sleep schedule
Summer break often brings a more relaxed sleep schedule, but as the start of school nears, it’s important to reintroduce some structure.