Speaking of back-to-school, we've put together a list of things you should know before your kids start hitting the books again. DO start getting back into the routine. Consider changing up bedtimes a week before school actually starts, so it's not such a tough adjustment that first week of school. Everything will be picked over, and you will have a hard time getting all the things on the school supplies list. Things You Shouldn't Buy When Back To School Shopping You can probably leave these off of your list.