7 Back to School Hacks for Busy Parents
Here are 7 back-to-school hacks to help your family transition back to the school groove. No need to feel stressed and overwhelmed, busy mum! We’ve got you covered.
1. Freeze sandwiches in advance.
Freezing sandwiches is an absolute life-saver when you’re a busy parent. There’s nothing worse than racing around in the morning trying to get everyone ready and you’ve still got to pack lunches. Save money and avoid sending the kids to school with a lunch order.
But how do you make a freezable sandwich? Click here for a guide on what works and what to avoid.
Busy Parent Hack: Pop your frozen sandwiches the night before in these incredible wrap-free lunch boxes for school and daycare.
2. Prep dinners ahead of time.
We don’t know about you, but frantically deciding what your kids’ dinner will be every single night is not our idea of a good time. Since you’re going to be deciding what to make for lunch every single day, why not plan ahead by doing some meal prep?
Busy Parent Hack: Use a meal planner. Not only will you save time; you’ll also save money by making sure none of the food you buy goes to waste.
3. Order online.
Save yourself time and make online shopping your new best friend: Online shopping! It has been such a revelation to Susan of Working Moms Against Guilt. With just a few clicks, she is able to purchase all her back-to-school essentials and have them delivered right to her door. No more traffic and long lines! Plus most of the items are cheaper compared to physical shops.
Busy Parent Hack: Buy all your personalised school supplies online at Bright Star Kids. The kids will have fun choosing their own designs!
4. Label your kid’s belongings.
Don’t you hate it when your kid loses their stuff at school? Not only is it such a waste of money, but it also disrupts their learning schedule especially if they lose something vital for homework or a project.
Busy Parent Hack: Label absolutely everything–clothes included! These wrap and stick clothing labels are the best. They are so easy to use and are waterproof, washer, and dryer safe! You can even match your kids’ personalities with different cute designs and colours.
5. Create a fun homework station.
Nothing helps get that homework done like a quiet, clutter-free area that is all their own. No need for a total makeover. Get inspired with this mum’s cute DIY Homework station idea you can create for your kids. Just remember: an organised station keeps them focused, too!
Busy Parent Hack: Use a jumbo chalkboard panel for your homework station. Place it a little lower where your little one can reach it so they can write some notes or draw on it too! Allowing your kids to do this teaches them to be creative and responsible at the same time. You can also leave them an encouraging note on the board as well.
6. Give teachers some love.
Get to know your kids’ teachers. Be kind and establish open communication with them. This will give you the ability to get their perspective on your kids’ progress.
Busy Parent Hack: Don’t forget to thank them at the end of the year for all that they’ve done. Give them personalised teacher gifts to will make their day!
7. Make their first day of school memorable.
Kids can often be nervous for their first day. Make it fun and memorable with a first day of school sign. Take heaps of creative photos with it for their memory book. It’s not only fun but it also keeps the jitters away.
Looking for Back To School Lunch Recipes?
Check out our 16 Cute Food and Lunch Box Ideas Ideas. Make sure to pack them with our Free Lunch Box Printable notes to make happy school meals for your kids.
Need Personalised School Supplies?
We’ve got super cute school name labels for all your back-to-school supplies! You’ll love our different name labels that can go on lunch bags, drink bottles, pencils, socks, and so much more! They’re waterproof and stay stuck all year, so they last and last and last. We’ve even got iron-on clothing labels that have saved thousands of mums from having to replace school clothes and uniform items. The best part? They’re Made to Order For You in Australia and shipped super fast. Mums and kids love them!
