As the summer days wane and the scent of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air, the anticipation of a new school year begins. For many families, back-to-school season is a time of preparation, excitement, and a touch of nervousness. To ease first-day jitters, I love surprising my kids with fun school supplies! Additionally, I hide little jokes or notes in their backpacks to bring a smile to their faces during the school day. These surprises remind them that I'm thinking of them and cheering them on, even when we're apart.
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Like most moms, I also love a great first-day-of-school photo session! Each year, we snap a picture, and it's a nostalgic way to see how much they’ve grown, not just in height, but in confidence and character. With three children in two schools, I've begun using these photos as part of a family academic calendar. I print it online through programs like Canva or Shutterfly, and it helps me track their school schedules and extracurricular activities.
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Cheers to the best school year ahead!
