{"id":5871,"date":"2023-08-09T13:14:51","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T20:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/?p=5871"},"modified":"2024-08-05T15:54:45","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T22:54:45","slug":"part-4-parents-should-talk-about-school-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/part-4-parents-should-talk-about-school-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 4 &#8211; Parents Should Talk About School with you"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1414.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:50px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2>Parents should talk about school with your before it starts<\/h2>\n<p>Some helpful advice on how parents can talk to their children about school before it starts.<\/p>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;--awb-circlecolor:var(--awb-color4);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:15.84px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Discuss what to expect: Talk to your child about what they can expect from their new school. This could include things like the schedule, homework, classwork, extracurricular activities, and expectations from their teachers.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Address any concerns: Ask your child if they have any concerns or fears about starting a new school. Listen to their concerns and try to reassure them. Offer support and encourage them to talk to you or their teachers if they have any problems.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Encourage independence: Starting a new school can be overwhelming, but it&#8217;s important to encourage your child to be independent. Talk to them about taking responsibility for their homework, school supplies, and time management.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Establish routines: Set up routines that will help your child adjust to their new school. This could include establishing a regular bedtime, morning routine, and after-school routine.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Meet the teachers: If possible, arrange for your child to meet their teachers before school starts. This can help alleviate any anxiety they may have and also allow the teachers to get to know your child.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">Get involved: Encourage your child to get involved in extracurricular activities or clubs. This will help them make friends and feel more connected to their new school.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon awb-icon-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Be positive: Finally, be positive and supportive. Encourage your child to approach this new experience with an open mind and a positive attitude. Remind them that starting a new school is a great opportunity to make new friends, learn new things, and grow as a person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-section-separator section-separator triangle fusion-section-separator-1\" style=\"--awb-border-top:1px solid var(--awb-color3);--awb-spacer-height:1px;--awb-svg-margin-left:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-left-small:1.92%;--awb-svg-margin-right-small:1.92%;--awb-icon-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:15px;--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-svg\"><div class=\"divider-candy-arrow top\" style=\"bottom:0px;border-bottom-color: var(--awb-color2);\"><\/div><div class=\"divider-candy top\" style=\"top:-21px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--awb-color3);border-left:1px solid var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer\"><div class=\"fusion-section-separator-spacer-height\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><a href=\"\/blog\/preparing-children-for-back-to-school\/\">Preparing Children for Back to School<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-1-ideas-to-help-establish-a-routine-for-your-child\/\">Part 1 \u2013 Ideas to Help Establish a Routine for Your Child<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-2-review-academic-skills-for-children\/\">Part 2 \u2013 Review Academic Skills for Children<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-3-attend-school-events-preparing-for-school\/\">Part 3 \u2013 Attend School Events Preparing for School<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-4-parents-should-talk-about-school-with-you-before-it-starts\/\">Part 4 \u2013 Parents Should Talk About School with You Before It Starts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-5-steps-to-help-your-kids-get-organized-before-school\/\">Part 5 \u2013 Steps to Help Your Kids Get Organized Before School<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-6-how-students-can-establish-communication-with-teachers\/\">Part 6 \u2013 How Students Can Establish Communication with Teachers<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-7-help-your-child-build-independence\/\">Part 7 \u2013 Help Your Child Build Independence<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/blog\/part-8-encourage-a-positive-attitude-in-your-child\/\">Part 8 \u2013 Encourage a Positive Attitude in Your Child<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/part-3-attend-school-events-preparing-for-school\/\"><i class=\"fa-angle-double-left fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default button-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Part 3<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:right;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsitters.com\/blog\/part-5-steps-to-help-your-kids-get-organized-before-school\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Part 5<\/span><i 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