Planning ahead can make the transition from summer fun back to school easier on everyone - kids and parents alike!
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While some basic academic skills (being able to talk, understand sounds letters make, and identify numbers, directions, colors, and shapes) will help, being ready for school isn’t just about academic readiness.
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When a child has a concussion, parents often ask when kids can return to playing sports or get back to school. Here are some answers.
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Mornings are messy, often stressful, and … they just keep happening. I’m definitely not here to say they’d be better if you were more organized. In fact – my ideas aren’t about you doing more – they’re about your kids doing more!
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Little kids have the funniest ideas sometimes! Here’s one that took me by surprise: Some kids think they can have only one friend at a time! Help your child make and keep friendships.
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Summer can be a time to develop new skills and have fun. Keep your kids reading to help them stay on track to return to school and do well in the fall!
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As a parent, you can help talk with your child about bullying. By having daily, open talks with your child of any age, they may be more likely to come to you with concerns if they witness bullying or are directly involved in it. Ask open-ended questions about their day, friends, school, and feelings. Encourage your kids to stand up for their friends and report to a teacher or adult if they see someone involved in bullying.
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Be it kindergarten, middle school, or high school, the start of school can cause jittery feelings in our kids. And, these jitters may be worse for many kids this year than ever before. After months of remote learning it may be hard for your child to return to school. I have been hearing from lots of kids in my office that they are nervous to return to school.
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