It doesn't matter how little or large your children are, the first day of school will always be something special. Besides taking time for photographs, making special breakfasts, and hugging your growing baby so tight they probably get annoyed, there's a lot more parents should do to get their kids ready.
As a teacher, there are certain things I secretly hope parents will do on the first day of school (like surprise me with one of these sweet gifts), but really, those aren't nearly as important as the following 8 things. Keep reading to see what you can do to make sure your kid's first day (and year) goes great.
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