Thousands of children will soon make the transition from preschool or home to kindergarten. Some children will look forward to this moment with great anticipation, but others may experience some anxiety about leaving familiar surroundings.
Regardless of how your child is feeling, parents play a powerful role is helping make the transition a smooth one. Now is the time to begin emotionally preparing your child (and yourself) for this new phase in life. Your attitude makes a big difference. Even if you are struggling with the idea of your little one going off to kindergarten, the goal is for you to deal with your emotions appropriately and prepare your child to make the most of this rite of passage.
Here are some tips:
* Visit the school where your child will be attending kindergarten.
* If your child has not been in the care of someone other than Mom and Dad, allow your child to stay with other trusted adults prior to kindergarten to help them get used to another adult being in charge.