Posts Tagged ‘transition’
Preparing for the New Baby
Babies are a blessing! Preparing kids for the new baby is helpful for everyone. A new baby can be great fun, a tremendous challenge, or both for Mom, Dad, and the siblings. Here are tips to aid in the transition, before and after the baby arrives. Before the Baby Arrives Keep the lines of communication…
Read More12 Tips for Transitioning to Kindergarten
Kindergarten, it’s a big deal for children! Some kids transition well into the next stage of their education. Others are comfortable at preschool and would prefer not to change schools or classrooms! And other kids vacillate between excitement and hesitancy. With all kids, acknowledge the emotions that go into the kindergarten transition. Taking the time…
Read MoreThe Dance: Separation Anxiety in Parents
While providing tips and strategies for parents in how to help children cope with separation anxiety, I was struck with many parents’ reactions to the subject. Children are not the only ones who suffer angst when being separated from loved ones. Just when a parent gets comfortable with the changes in the child’s life, another…
Read MoreGetting Kids Ready for Middle & High School
A middle school or high school student may act like an old hand at the “back to school” drill. And maybe he is if he’s returning to the same school. But for many of our children, it’s going to be a whole new experience. Fun and scary all in one. For tweens, moving to middle…
Read MoreBack to School Transition Tips for Parents
Kids aren’t the only ones who experience angst when the school year begins. The transition can be challenging for parents too. Lori and I hope these tips will help you ease into the school year, smoothly and peacefully. If you cannot access the vlog, you may go directly to YouTube to view the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfohbgNBKOQ&feature=plcp
Read MoreGetting into the Swing of Things… SCHOOL!
Few things will assist you and your children with a smooth transition back to school as much as a well-established routine and good preparation. Take into consideration sleep habits and family mealtimes. Determine where backpacks and school supplies are going to be kept. Decide on where homework will be done. Preparing before the first day…
Read MoreSummertime to School Time
Get off to a great start with a few simple strategies to ease the transition from summertime to school. Lori and I have tips for both you and your child! Recommended books to help children get ready for school. •Llama, Llama Misses Mama Anna Dewdney •The Good-bye Book Judith Viorst, Kay Chorao •David and the…
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