Back to School

It is hard to believe summer is almost over and school is just a few weeks away. If this is your toddler's first year at pre-school or if your older child is entering a new school, it can be pretty scary for them. What can a Mother do to make those first few days of this new and exciting experience less traumatic.

• Make sure that your child has everything he needs for school or pre-school way in advance.
• Don't make the day before the big event a last minute scramble to buy clothes and supplies.
• Practice walking into a new situation.
• Talk about what he can expect.
• Walk himto his class the first day and make sure he knows you will be there when he finishes.
• Make sure he eats a good breakfast and gets a full night's sleep.

At Namelynewborns , we have a few suggestions of items that will make his first school experiences exciting. Buy one of our personalized Stephen Joseph backpacks and fill it with all of his school supplies.Stephen Joseph quilted backpacks and Simply Stephen Joseph backpacksare very popular and he will see other kid'scarrying similar backpacks.Kid's like to own what the other kid's own; make sure you pick a popular style that your child will be proud to carry. This is not a time to send him with something differentthat could cause other kid's to tease him .

If the schoolrequires a blanket or napmat, we suggest our Personalized napmats. These adorable styles are available in monkey, butterfly, sports, ladybug, and turtle. They have attached blankets and are soft and cozy. We recommend buying your napmat a few days ahead of time and letting your little one nap in them so they get used to them. Bringing familiar things from home will help make the transition easier.

Lastly, we recommend our adorable personalized lunch boxes. Pack your little one his favorite lunch or snack for the first day away from home. Add sticker or two with a smiley face so that a little bit of your love follows him through the day.