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Jump Starting the School Year
Tips for a Smooth Transition
By Carma Haley Shoemaker
"It was as if we were always gone and never had time to do things as a family anymore," says Rexroat. "Between my husband's job, my job, the house, the kids and all the kids' activities and events, we felt as if we were running on empty for a long time. Then, my mother suggested we take a weekend and get away. No practices, no recitals, no rehearsals, no anything except fun and each other. It was amazing how much we looked forward to the next baseball game after we got back. I was once again cheering on the whole team instead of looking at my watch most of the game."
A new school year is coming, and with it, the many wonders of multiple tasks for the entire family. So are you ready? If not, take a little extra time and think about how to make the most of this school year by starting it off right. "It's kind of like starting with a good recipe," says Pieper. "If you know all of the ingredients are good, then the final product has to be just delicious. So make your own recipe this year, and watch how fast everyone eats it up."