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This post originally appeared on Mama's Organized Chaos Summer is in full swing and if you're child is attending preschool for the first time this fall, then this is a great time to start preparing them for the big transition! Here are some simple things to work on this summer to make the first day of school a breeze:
As a parent we aim to keep life as simple as possible for our children. We want them to be KIDS. Not to deal with adult concerns, adult issues, adult responsibilities. Childhood is precious and we aim to protect our children as much as possible. However there will be times in life where we can't keep our children in a little bubble of safety and protection. We recently had some severe weather in our area (Hurricane Irma) and it required our children to have knowledge and the ability to prepare in the event that the storm got to a point where their safety could be in jeopardy. However, there is a delicate balancing act as a parent during times of crisis. We want our children prepared, but we also don't need to cause them unnecessary anxiety. Here are my tips for preparing children in a time of crisis: Keep Your Cool Yes, this is directed at the parents. Freaking out in times of crisis doesn't help anyone. Not the situation, not your ability to cope, and...
Something that I'm very passionate about is helping prepare my children, the best I can, for life changes. From potty training, to a new sibling, to the dentist, to starting school I find kids do best when faced with new situations when they have been prepared for them. A big way I help prepare my children is to talk about things. We talk and talk and talk some more. I explain what's going to happen, I find positive aspects to focus on regarding the new situation, I ask if they have questions, and I pray with them regarding it. I find that a "third party" really helps when it comes to parenting. Kids hear us talk and talk all day about all sorts of things. Sometimes when we say something it may not stick with them as much as when someone else says it. What better way to have that third party credibility than to read a book (or several) on the situation you are preparing them for? The book can help drive home the points you are making and help them to reall...
