NANA SAYS TAKE YOUR TIME WITH BACK TO SCHOOL PURCHASES

Buying the essentials for the first weeks of school is needed. However too many clothes purchases can be costly. Children think they want something then often see what their friends are wearing and want that item. School supplies are neutral items. But again an individual teacher may ask for something that last year's teacher did not use. There can be a panic in the air about getting everything done. Use the online shopping sites and of course some store visits. If there are more than one child, shopping individually for the fitted items may cause less stress. With two parents, divide the work of back to school. With older children, let them take care of their own purchases on the family budget. If they do not buy something then they would need to wait until their allowance time to finish. Again for the High School and University/College kids they can take ownership of their needs. September is around the corner but try to use the remainder of August enjoying the weather and still doing some family activities. Here in the GTA the Exhibition opens on Friday so a trip there can be fun too. Remember there are grandparents that may be helpful at this time. When frustrated, take some deep breaths.