The Five Essential Steps to Help Your Child Settle Into School or Nursery

Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries

If you’re an anxious parent concerned about how your child is going to cope with the transition to a new school or you’ve got a toddler starting nursery, then you won’t want to catch this latest episode of Raising Kids with Love and Boundaries.
Parenting coach Camilla McGill dives into one of the most common concerns for parents: helping children transition smoothly into the school environment.

Whether it’s their first time at school or just a new class, the challenges can be daunting.

Camilla outlines five key strategies that parents can implement to ease the transition and ensure a positive start to the school year. From encouraging independence to establishing routines, Camilla’s advice is both practical and compassionate. She also shares real-life examples and addresses common worries such as separation anxiety and making new friends.

In addition, Camilla answers this week’s listener question: "How do I handle it when my child clings to me and says, ‘Don’t leave me’?"

Plus, Camilla offers a free guide with ten ways to help your child settle into school, available on her website - go to www.myparentingsolutions.com/school

What You'll Learn in this episode is:

• The importance of fostering independence in your child before school starts.
• How to establish routines that create a sense of security and reduce anxiety.
• The power of role play in helping children navigate social interactions at school.
• Recommended books to help children understand and prepare for the school experience.
• How to manage bedtime to ensure your child is well-rested and ready for school.

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Guide: "10 Ways to Help Your Child Settle Into School" – Download at www.myparentingsolutions.com/school
• Check out Episode 1: Managing Morning Mayhem
• Recommended Books: "I’m Absolutely Too Small for School" by Lauren Child and "Starting School" by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

When you're ready here are 3 ways that Camilla could help you further:
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child and never seem to get anywhere?
Wish your child came with a manual as they have you floored?
1. Go to Camilla's instagram for further tips and inspiration https://www.instagram.com/myparentingsolutions/
2. For blogs, free downloadable guides and other information go to https://www.myparentingsolutions.com
3. Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk to Camilla about how she can help you personally to transform your family life. https://calendly.com/myparentingsolutions/discovery-call