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The most important thing your child can have for school is your attention & understanding.
For many young children heading back to school this week, there are feelings of excitement mixed with uncertainty. Concerns can range (and not in order) from not knowing the teacher, meeting new classmates, the seating arrangement in the classroom, the curriculum content, to how they should dress. These are real concerns and if not addressed can cause fear and possibly interfere with learning.
Your attention and understanding is crucial at this time.
I am offering some suggestions/Life Coaching activities for you to use as you parent your child this new school year.
Children love certainty. They want and need routines. Early in the school year set up a schedule and stick with it. It offers a level of comfort to your child.
Listen to what your Child has to say. Really listen!
Want to know what their school day was like? I always found this worked with my four children. Instead of asking, “how was school today?” because that always elicited a neutral answer….I would ask, “ How was Ms. Jones/Mr. Smith today?”…this question always got me an answer that gave me insight into their school day, be it good, bad or indifferent.Be organized
Help your child organize a work space. Insure that needed supplies are at hand. This will lessen stress and prevents that late night dash to the store in search of school products. When purchasing supplies, buy extra, if budget permits.
The Fridge Front Phenome
Compliment, compliment, compliment . Highlight their achievements no matter how small they may seem to you. That’s what the front of the fridge is for! Compliments are essential to building your child’s confidence and a strong self confidence is key to their school success.
Help your child make it the best school year it can be for them!
Find other Life Coaching activities at my Blog.
If you have any questions about parenting, please email me. phyllis@coachphyllis.com
Great post, Phyllis. I agree that having a schedule is important. Also, having extra supplies on hand has saved me (and my kids) more than once. I like your suggestion for asking about their day. I am going to have to start using that phrase.
ReplyDeletetimely post, phyllis, especially as my daughter started a new school this week. thanks
ReplyDeleteHello Phyllis, I used to ask my children to tell me at least one thing they learned today. Ya know they would ususally nothing if I said what did you do today. Nce blog thanks for sharing. I saw your post on linked in. I am a life/wellness coach and I would appreciate your input on my blog or web site. blog is www.lifecoachdoug.blogspot.com & you find my web site at www.lifecoachdoug.com Thanks. It was good to see you are using blogger that is what I use too.
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Doug
You wrote,
ReplyDeleteThe most important thing your child can have for school is your attention & understanding.
Have you given thought to homeschooling? That would give an optimum of attention and understanding?
Brad, Jane, Doug and Crystal, thank you for taking the time to comment. Appreciated.
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