If your child is experiencing back-to-school nerves, you’re not alone. The start of a new school year can bring excitement, worry, and lots of big feelings, especially with new teachers, classrooms, peers and routines. Preparing ahead can help children feel safer, more confident, and ready to learn in their own way. There are a few […]
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Helping your child feel emotionally prepared for their big first day Starting school is a huge milestone — and it’s normal for both parents and children to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. Beyond learning letters, numbers and how to hold a pencil, school readiness is just as much about emotional preparedness — helping […]
READ MORE10 OT Tips to make Daycare or School Drop-Off a Success
For some children, walking into a classroom, daycare, or preschool feels like the start of an exciting adventure. For others, it’s a daunting and emotional challenge. Clinging to parents and emotional distress during drop-offs are common signs of separation anxiety—a normal developmental phase many children experience. Occupational therapists (OTs) play a crucial role in supporting […]
READ MOREHome Strategies for Developing Self-Care Independence for Kindergarten
‘School Readiness’ is a term parents probably hear a lot during their child’s last year of preschool, but what does it mean to be ‘school ready’, and how do parents support their child at home in the years and months before the transition to ‘big school’? A large part of school readiness is related to […]
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