Some children are in the throngs of the summer school holidays, others are inching their way there, finally ready to flop, relax and recharge. But while the holidays bring a much-needed rest from the school drop offs and pick-ups, constant clubs and general chaos, they do seem to vanish before you know it. So, if there’s one piece of advice anyone not already shopping for new uniform needs to hear, it’s that you need to get organised now.
“Before we descend into the glorious shapelessness of summer, it’s helpful to jot down key dates, so there are no last-minute surprises,” suggests chartered psychologist and wellbeing guru Suzy Reading , author of family calming practices book, Stand Tall Like A Mountain . And to make sure it’s as pain-free as possible, experts offer up these tried and tested top tips..
. Start uniform shopping now “Make a list of the new equipment and clothes needed, and make a note in your diary when you need to order these items by,” suggests Reading . “Keep an eye out for uniform provider sales and order well in advance – to allow for returns and re-orders – to get the right fit without the panic.
” Mari-Carmen Sanchez-Morris is an ex-paediatrics ICU nurse-turned-women’s health and fitness expert and mother-of-three: “Back-to-school admin is huge, which adds to the mental load,” she says. “Preparing early for back-to-school means less stress, as last-minute shopping – we’ve all been there – can add more stress than nec.
