Whether it's college or kindergarten, the new school year requires settling into new routines.

Summer might not be officially over, but plenty of students are already heading back to school. As for Mark Sernatinger, a school principal in New Jersey, he's already working to make the first day back to school smooth for everyone.

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"As a principal and as a dad, I know how hectic that first week of school can be," he said. "So it really helps to have a routine in place to reduce stress."

Here's a lightning round of quick, smart strategies to keep everybody organized, motivated and ready for a fresh start.

One of the most important steps: getting back on a regular sleep schedule

You can help your kids get ready by moving th

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