(Lafayette, Louisiana) - Kids and parents across Acadiana are preparing for the new school year; however, parents should avoid trying to get their kids into a routine right before the school year. One of the most common mistakes we make as parents when it comes to getting our kids back to school is rushing to enroll them in too many activities. Secondly, another common mistake parents make at the start of the school year is dismissing our child's fears or concerns. Now, let's get to the biggest mistake that parents make as the new school year approaches. Parents often neglect to get their kids into the "school routine" early and wait a day or two before school starts.