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Back-To-School Tips for Parents
Back to school or a child’s first time in school can cause great anxiety. Children do not know what to expect and that can often be scary for most. As a parent, there are some things you can do to help your children feel confident and ready for school.
Before School Begins:
- You and your child should meet the teacher
- Tour the school
- Connect with friends who are going to the same school
- Get school supplies ahead of time and talk about what your child will do with them
- Start changing sleep patterns before school starts so getting up and ready won’t be so hard!
- Try out your school routine a few times before school starts, including breakfast and a ride to school or a walk to the school bus stop
After school starts:
- Even after school has started, you might consider a visit during the day to let your child “show off” his new environment. If possible, and if your child wants to, stay for lunch so that he can also “show off” his new friends.
- Take a tour of the school and classroom to familiarize yourself with the school.
- Get a schedule of the regular day so the two of you can go over it at home.
- Establish a daily routine once school starts. Try to enlist your child’s help with snacks/lunch and with transportation to and from school (do they want to walk with their friends, bike, etc.?).
- Dress your children comfortably for school. Tennis shoes are always a good idea because children run around on the playground. Easy clothes to get on and off in the bathroom are also a good idea. If your child is comfortably dressed, she will feel more comfortable in school without you there.
- And always remember: if you are anxious about your child going to school, they will be anxious. Kids feed off of their parents’ actions, so relax, and be excited about your child’s school adventures!
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About the Author: Yvonne Wonder
As the founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, LLC, a national hotel and event babysitting service, and the mother of two children, I strongly believe that family comes first. I personally needed babysitting when I moved to San Diego 14 years ago. Like most parents, I assumed there were standards for temporary babysitting; in reality, there are no state standards or licensing requirements for temporary babysitting. The idea for Destination Sitters was born! I wanted to Give Parents Peace of Mind® when traveling with their children, so I created strict screening requirements for the sitters we refer. There is nothing like the peace of mind that comes from getting great professional help to care for your children, especially when traveling away from home. I and my partners, along with our office staff, have that one goal in mind with everything we do.
Through the years of working with children, I have been inspired to write three books, and this blog for parents’ and children’s wellbeing. I believe the best way to teach a child is leading by example, with love, honesty, integrity, compassion, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Learning these values and teaching children that all women and men are equal will encourage them to dream big to be anything they want to be!
An entrepreneur for over 35 years, I previously spent years running a construction and design company with two offices in California and built million-dollar estates and remodeled existing ones. For three and half years, I was one of the primary designers on HGTV’s Curb Appeal. I have also been published in books, magazines and newspapers, and have been a featured designer in multiple showcase houses.
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