12 of the Best Books for Kids About Starting School
Starting school or preschool is a big milestone for parents and children alike, often resulting in some anxiety and fears around what to expect. Sitting down for story time with one of these books about starting school is a great way to open conversation ...
Dear Parent, From Teacher – A Poem for Starting School
If the thought of your child going off to school is filling you with a wave of emotions, take reassurance from this beautiful poem ...
What To Do if You Don’t Get Your School of Choice for Your Child
Didn’t get into your choice of your child’s primary or secondary school? It can feel very stressful and overwhelming to know what to do ...
9 Pitfalls to Avoid When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School
“I don’t want to go to school!”. Words that can make a parent’s stomach feel like a roaring fire and a cold wobbly jelly both ...
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5 Special Memories of Your First Day at Primary School
If your child is starting school this year, then a big congratulations on this milestone. Your first day at primary school is quite possibly one ...
First Day of School – Poem for Parents
Is your child starting school or playschool this year? Are you feeling a bit emotional about the big day? Read this First Day Of School poem ...
Bereaved Parents: When There is No ‘First Day of School’
Losing a child at any age is a parent’s worst nightmare. It leaves behind an aching loss for the bereaved parents, often intensified at ...
14 Easy Ways You Can Help Your Child Settle at School
If your child is starting school this year, it is completely natural for you, and them, to feel apprehensive. Fear not, there are some things ...
13 Things They Don’t Warn You About When Your Child is Starting School
What surprises have you come across since your child started school? I definitely encountered a few! When your child is starting school, particularly if they ...
What Should My Child Know Before Starting School
Do you have a preschooler about to start school or kindergarten? Have you been wondering "What should my child know before starting school"? Here are ...