Although grandparents may not be completely immersed in the day-to-day routines of school and schedules, there are some stuff to discuss base on when this time of year rolls around.

If you’re a grandparent, ask your adult children exactly how you can help them and your grandkids especially if you live nearby.

Here are some back to school help from grandparent:

1. Inititate family conversations about how you would like the new school year to look. Kids, older and younger, are fantastic solution finders.

2. Look at your family’s everyday activities and determine what needs to be adjusted or simplified.

3. Create a family tradition around responsibility and reward. For example, leisure time after school stuff is finished.

4. Start having daily peaceful time…for mothers and fathers as well!

5. You must always expect the unexpected. Kids get sick, job responsibilities come up. Make a backup plan…grandparents living nearby can be a great help.