hes more like, yeah, school,great.

I can understand how he feels.

Hes got nine months of work ahead of him and dude would rather watch reruns of Pokemon.

little kid standing outside and swinging a backpack around

Which is why if ever there were a time for hacks, this is it.

So were going to give you everything weve got to help ease you into the new school year.

Mornings

That first morning is going to be particularly hectic.

Make a ‘Homework Mat’ for Your Kid

(Actually, were overachievers, so we found five ways.)

Thankfully, kids dont seem to care about that particular brand of dumbassery these days.

evil from which our kidsand therefore wecannot escape.

Write Notes on Your Kid’s Back-to-School Pencils

(Fingers crossed, everyone.)

Do like this dad andinterview your kids every yearafter their first day of school.

Go ahead, watch the video and try not to cry.

Interview Your Kid After the First Day of School

Their day wasfine,they learnednothing.

Thats okay; were older and wiser and weve got ways of making them talk.

Once in a while, we all need amental health dayand our kids do, too.

Your Kid Should Get Mental Health Days, Too

Okay, youve now done all you’re able to do.

May your kids go forth and have a great school year.

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