Back to school

Hello all,

It's hard to believe the summer has gone by and it's almost time for children to go back to school. While children are often anxious and are jittery about going back to school, there is a lot that you can do to ease some of that anxiety. Here are some suggestions:

1.Talk to your children about how they feel about going back to school. Address any concerns or questions that they may have. Remind them of the fact that they will be meeting old friends again and making many new friends. While they may be nervous about getting to know a new teacher, remind them that their former teachers may still be at the school and that they will be able to visit them. If possible, set a time to meet with their new teacher before school begins.

2. Visit the school with your children. This is especially important if your child is just beginning Kindergarten, if you have just moved to the country, or if you are new to the neigborhood. If possible, get in touch with the principal at the school and arrange to go on a tour of the school with your child.

3. Drop your child off to school on the first day. Walk them to the classroom and introduce yourself to the teacher. If your child is particularly nervous and/or anxious, let the teacher know.

4. Enjoy the last week before school begins with your children. Go shopping together for back to school supplies and talk to your children about all the fun things that will happen at school.

5. On the day before school begins, make sure your children get a good night's sleep so they are ready for their big day.

As always, let me know if you have any questions or comments.

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I remember the first day of school I could never sleep.