Okay so this blog is dedicated 2 all the parents in the world.
There r 3 words every parent luvs 2 hear @ the beginning of Aug, @ least in most of the US. These 3 words hold a certain power that brings both stress & relief @ the same time. Brace urself bc they may give u tingles....BACK...2...SCHOOL!! :)
Whether it is the first time ur child has ever attended or a return adventure 4 u, back 2 school means learning, growing & the occupying of our children's attention. The start of each yr should b a special time. Now there r some parents 4 whom doing this is not possible due 2 their jobs, but 4 those who r able it is always memorable. From the having 2 let go 4 the first time 2 realizing that ur baby isn't such a baby anymore, these memories can never b replaced & can b uniquely different each yr.
Each grade level brings w/it new challenges as well as new experiences. The best advice I could give 2 any parent having a difficult time getting a child 2 let go is 2 try & make it as fun as possible. They need 2 kno that they will b safe & that there is fun in learning. Most times if a childs sees that u believe this they will 2. Reinforce that it is a gr8 time 2 spend w/friends as well as discover more about the world around them. Talk 2 them each day when they get home & find out what they r learning. This will make ur child feel like they have done something so important that it needs attention. It is a gr8 way 2 keep updated on what ur child is doing in school as well as open the lines of communication so that they feel welcome when they want 2 talk.
One thing I do is allow my daughter the ability 2 put her outfit 4 the next day 2gether, within limits LOL. My basic rule on dress code is that she is the 1 who has 2 walk around in it. Children should like what they r wearing. It gives them the opportunity 2 b creative as well as giving them a self-esteem boost. Now this does not mean I just let whatever go. I have final approval of the outfit but provided it isn't 2 out of control, it is she who needs 2 wear the clothes. I also take time out of the day 2 talk 2 her about her day. Sometimes she may not feel like talking but she always knows I am here & would luv 2 listen. Whether it is rite after school, just b4 bedtime or during ur morning routine, make time 2 talk w/ur child.
The most important advice I can give parents is 2 always find time 4 themselves. A moment 2 clear ur head, re-focus if u must. As much time as u can, whenever u can. This will help keep any parent sane.
Lastly, I wish u all a very memorable, successful school year & thank u 4 taking a few mins out of ur day 2 stop by! :)
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