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By Carol Band


Raise a juice box and toast the New Year. If you have kids, the calendar doesn't begin when the ball descends in Times Square, it starts on the first day of school.


It's time to trade in flip-flops for tie shoes, hotdogs for hot lunches and catching fireflies for catching zzzs. … The transition is not always easy. But, with some planning and a little creativity, going back to school can be something to celebrate.


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9 Practical Tips and Ideas to Start this School Year Off Right


Easing into the Routine: "It's hard for kids to jump into a new routine," says Stacy DeBroff, author of The Mom Book Goes to School and other strategy books for parents. "Ease into the school year gradually."
Managing the Mornings: The school bus is coming in five minutes. Your son can't find his gym bag, your daughter needs a permission slip signed and no one remembered to walk the dog. The little things can add up to big stress in the morning. Getting kids up and out of the house isn't easy.