{"id":54926,"date":"2023-01-25T10:20:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T08:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/school-drop-off-sets-mood-for-the-day-20230125-5\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T00:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T22:01:23","slug":"school-drop-off-sets-mood-for-the-day-20230125-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/vistanews\/school-drop-off-sets-mood-for-the-day-20230125-5\/","title":{"rendered":"School drop off sets mood for the day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The new academic school year presents an opportunity for learners and parents to create new habits that could make the year a little easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many families, the daily trip to school and back can be difficult \u2013 for children and adults alike! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mornings can be rushed, stressful, and if not managed properly, could be a bad start to the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith a few small changes and some forward planning, you can have a smooth school drop off\u2026 and you might even be able to squeeze in some enjoyable time for the whole family,\u201d advises Barend Smit, marketing director of MotorHappy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-all-starts-the-night-before\"><strong>It all starts the night before<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try to make sure all homework is complete and bags are packed the night before. This includes lunch when possible. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrambling to iron a shirt or finding a lost shoe is not a fun way to start the day. Layout all the children\u2019s clothing items neatly, from the tie to the socks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put all the things your child is going to need next to the door. That way, they can grab everything as they walk out, rather than running around trying to find everything before they leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-morning-of-school\"><strong>The morning of school<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ban television, social media, and any other screens that might distract your child. Alternatively, let them have their screens as a reward once they are ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As often as possible, give your child a nutritious and filling meal before leaving for school. Foods like cheese and toast, granola and yoghurt or scrambled egg are good options for rushed mornings. 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