{"id":1395,"date":"2016-08-18T23:30:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T23:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/?p=1395"},"modified":"2016-08-18T23:30:55","modified_gmt":"2016-08-18T23:30:55","slug":"back-to-school-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/nol\/2016\/08\/18\/back-to-school-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NOLBacktoschool\"<\/a>The new school year will start shortly. The transition from a more relaxed summer time to the busy school year can be challenging for all \u2013 kids, parents and au pairs. Here are a few tips for making it as easy as possible for everybody.<\/p>\n

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  1. Discuss changes to the daily routines in advance and mark children\u2019s after school activities on the calendar<\/li>\n
  2. Make sure au pair is familiar with the system of dropping off\/picking up children (including NOT leaving kids in the car when picking up siblings)<\/li>\n
  3. Put au pair\u2019s name on the list of people allowed to pick up the children from school<\/li>\n
  4. Provide au pair with the list of emergency contacts, including doctor\u2019s<\/li>\n
  5. Prepare a list of acceptable foods for breakfast, lunch and snacks<\/li>\n
  6. Designate a spot for kids\u2019 backpacks, school projects and sport\/extracurricular activity items<\/li>\n
  7. Discuss children\u2019s after school routine (rest, playtime, use of electronics, homework)<\/li>\n
  8. Remind au pair that it\u2019s illegal to pass a yellow school bus if it has the STOP arm raised<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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