Some tips for back to school

Back to school means a change in routine.

The holidays are almost over, so parents and their children need to adjust their routines back to the reality of the school term.

Here are seven back-to-school tips to kick-start the new year and get you prepared for a fresh start:

• Re-establish school routines

• Prepare for the unexpected

• Devise an after-school game plan

• Turn off the TV and video games

• Set up a homework station

• Get back into your sleep routine

• Shop for school supplies together