Conversations With Kidspeace

It’s that time of year again – families are starting to get ready for summer to end and school to begin. On the latest episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we talk with Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan from KidsPeace’s Pennsylvania community programs on what parents can do to help their kids better manage the transition back to school.  Bob Martin hosts. To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.”  Also check out our YouTube channel for more content. Adrienne and Michelle’s Six Back-to-School Tips for Parents: Develop a sleep routine. Start kids going to bed earlier and earlier each night until they have worked up to their typical school sleeping times. Have the kids eat a balanced diet. During school, kids won’t have access to snacks and sugary things that they typically may have access to during the day at home.  Cut back on “Screen Time.” Setting boundaries with video games, TV, tablets, etc., will help prepare kids for