THE New Year is upon us and with that comes the start of a new academic year. Many little ones are preparing for their next journey in their schooling career while some are just beginning theirs. A lot of stress will be involved from getting them ready in the morning to the tears and sad faces as you leave them in their new classes. It’s a nightmare for some parents.

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So this coming new year, try to be more prepared and help prepare them to deal with their school day successfully.

•  Start putting them on an early sleep schedule. Get them on a new sleep pattern so they will wake up refreshed and on time.
•  Let your child know what his schedule will be like. Tell him what time school begins and ends each day.
•  Ask your child about his/her feelings – both the excitement and the concerns  about starting school.
•  Visit the school with your child to see his/her new classroom and meet his/her new teacher before school officially starts.
•  Point out the positive aspects of starting school. It will be fun and they can make new friends.
•  Let your child know that all kids are nervous about the first day of school.
•  Once they are comfortable and know what to expect, your children will have a fun and stress free first day.

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