00:00The first day of school is around the corner, which means prepare the tissues, parents.
00:05It may be just as hard for you as it is for them.
00:08Follow these tips to prepare your child for a smooth school transition.
00:12ABC reports go back to basics.
00:15Cover the simple yet effective techniques of opening a water bottle or lunchbox.
00:20Maggie Dent, host of podcast Parental As Anything, says,
00:23the more competent they are with the simple things, then the more competent they are.
00:27An ABC Radio Sydney listener says,
00:30even finding out where the bathrooms are is important.
00:33Assist your child in separating from you.
00:36Perhaps organise a play date with other children.
00:38If there's a child they know as they're coming into the school gate,
00:42there's a chance they will be more keen to go.
00:44Even consider a comforting object as a sense of security and reminder of home in an unfamiliar environment.
00:51Expect after school tiredness and don't try to be a hero when it comes to after school activities.
00:56Raising children reminds you to be excited and enthusiastic about the first day of school.
01:02And hopefully it'll be contagious enough for them to be too.
Comments