The first day of school is always a big moment each year, and every kid from pre-school to high school deserves a special one.  To help make the day a memory your child will never forget, here are six ways to make the first day of school special.

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  Make their favorite breakfast: Whether it’s pancakes or a delicious breakfast sandwich, your child will appreciate waking up to their favorite breakfast.

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  Funny Wake-Up Call: Speaking of waking up, if your child uses their cell phone as an alarm, call their phone a la a hotel wake-up call, and have a funny message ready. Sure…they may be a bit groggy and grumpy, but we guarantee they’ll look back on the wake-up call as a funny memory.

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  Include their favorite snack in their lunch: Is it cookies? Or chips? Maybe your child can’t get enough of various fruits. Either way, make sure it’s included in their lunch.
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  Rock a new hairdo: A new year deserves a new ‘do. Your child will likely need a haircut before the school year anyway; why not try something new?

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  Surprise them with an after-school snack: Most after-school snacks should be on the healthy side, but for the first day, perhaps some ice cream could be in order. For high school kids, maybe their favorite coffee drink.

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  Take photos: Okay…this one’s more for the parents/grandparents/other extended family members, but the school year goes by fast. It’s never bad to take a moment to cherish the day, too.

Favorite part about “Back To School” time for blogger Erica Banas?  All the killer clothing sales for her ever-growing teenage stepson …and maybe she picks up something for herself, too!

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