The Ultimate Guide for Back to School Season
It’s officially back-to-school season, and we know how hectic that can be! While kids are enjoying their last days of summer, parents are officially in marathon mode, making sure the entire family is prepared for shifts in schedules, the first-day necessities, and the whole year ahead. Whether you’re looking for help with back-to-school shopping, school readiness tips, or easy back-to-school lunch ideas, we’ve got you covered with our ultimate back-to-school guide to help any parent prepare for this year and beyond.
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- Planning for the Year Ahead
- Back to School Shopping
- Tips for Families
- Stay Healthy
- Establish Routines
- Plan for Extracurricular Activities in NY
Planning for the Year Ahead
Printable NYC School Calendar for 2024-2025 is here!
At New York Family, we know that one of the most important pieces of paper that comes home with the kids is the NYC DOE calendar, which has all of the most important dates of the year; pretty much everything is planned around this calendar. So, for purely selfish reasons, we’ve made our own printable and digital calendar with every date you and your kids will need to know for the upcoming school year.
Whether you’re looking for a nice printout to have handy on your refrigerator or prefer a bookmarked version on your phone (we’re guilty of having both), this cute calendar will be available year-round for all families.
Back to School Shopping
Prepare for the upcoming school year with our carefully selected collection of the top back-to-school deals for 2024. Explore a diverse range of items, including backpacks, name labels, lunch boxes, and budget-friendly clothing choices. Be sure to check out our recommendations for hassle-free shopping using children’s clothing subscription boxes.
Our Ultimate Back-to-School Supplies Shopping List: From Preschool to High School
The 11 Best Backpacks for NYC Kids 2024-2025
The Best Back to School Labels for Kids: For Backpacks, Supplies, and Beyond
7 Best Long-lasting Lunch Boxes and Bags for Back-to-School
Back to School Fashion with Epic Threads and Macy’s
The Best Kids Clothing Subscription Boxes (for Back to School and Beyond)
Tips for Families
One of the things we take pride in here at New York Family is having a solid group of parents who are here to share their experiences with any and all parents. We’re lucky to have a team that shares their tips on everything back-to-school related to help keep things running smoothly. Just like our readers, we’re jotting down every tip or nugget of wisdom shared by the team.
Here’s our list of some essential back-to-school tips to help your families during this exciting season.
7 Back to School Organization Tips for the School Year
How to Help Your Kids Beat the Back to School Blues
Getting Into Good Habits: Back-to-School Organization Secrets
Six Timely Tips for Tackling the School Supply List for Back to School
Back to School Tips for Families with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Expert Tips on Easing Back to Speech Therapy for the New School Year
5 Back-To-School Tips For Your Child With Food Allergies
5 Creative Ways to Shop for School on a Budget
Student Struggling in School: 8 Simple Things You Can Do at Home to Help
How to Help Your Kids Beat the Back to School Blues
Stay Healthy
Staying healthy throughout the year is an essential part of school readiness. Whether you’re looking for information on essential back-to-school vaccines, preparing healthy meals, keeping your active kids safe during the year, or looking for help promoting a happy and healthy lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.
Essential Back-to-School Vaccines: What Families Need to Know
8 Tips for Preparing Healthy School Lunches
Back to School: Expert Tips on Keeping Kids Healthy this School Year
How to Help Your Kids Have a Healthy School Year
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Have an Active and Healthy Lifestyle
Keeping Kids Safe and Healthy During Sports Practices and Games
Back-to-School Lunches and Snacks Made Easy
14 Mindfulness Activities for Kids
How to Talk About Hygiene With Your Kids
Establish Routines
The start of the school year can be tough, but establishing some solid routines from the very beginning can make a huge difference and will help things go a lot smoother for all families. Routines are essential for life and for heading back to school. We suggest starting small and figuring out what routines work best for you and your family. We’re also sharing some tips that will help with this crucial back-to-school step that has helped many of us get through the year.
How to Create a Successful Back-to-School Morning Routine
Go to sleep!: Proven tips to shorten your toddler’s nightly routine
Crash course: Returning to a school-year sleep routine
Plan for Extracurricular Activities in NY
One of the major things parents have to plan for throughout the year is a child’s extracurricular activities. While school takes up a huge chunk of the day, sometimes we need to have a steady plan for after school, and that requires knowing the best programs, finding out what your kids will like the most, and how to have the perfect balance of everything you have planned on the schedule. We’re lucky to have the scoop on some of the best afterschool programs throughout New York, as well as some great tips on how to pick the right activities for you and your family.
Best Afterschool Programs in New York
Balancing Sports and Extracurricular Activities This School Year
Help Your Child Choose the Right Extracurricular Activities
This back-to-school guide is our way of extending a virtual helping hand to the families of New York because we understand that this time can be a lot to navigate. We hope parents can keep this guide handy this year and beyond. Here’s hoping all of our New York Families have a safe and smooth return to school.
