026 Equipping Your Children with Key Skills for a Seamless Return to School after Summer Break

Taking Back The Reins with Dina Shale

Introduction:

Embracing the challenge of transitioning children back to school following an extended summer break, this insightful episode delves into effective strategies to support your children. Our discussion centres on equipping them with essential skills that not only alleviate anxiety but also have broader applications in various life situations.

What You Will Discover:

Navigating Emotions with the Traffic Light System: Learn how to empower your children with a simple yet effective tool to express their emotions, enabling them to better communicate their feelings.

Fostering Open Dialogues: Explore techniques to encourage open and meaningful conversations, laying the foundation for smoother interactions with both peers and teachers.

Gradual Adaptation to School Routine: Discover methods to gradually ease your children into the school routine, minimizing overwhelm and ensuring a successful transition.

Strategic Countdown Initiatives: Gain insights into the timing of countdowns, identifying the optimal moment to commence the countdown to the first day of school.

The Importance of School Revisits: Uncover the significance of revisiting the school environment before resuming classes, and how this practice can significantly ease anxieties.

Building Resilience for Seamless Returns: Learn how to cultivate resilience in your children, empowering them to confidently embrace the back-to-school experience.

Final Thoughts:

By imparting these indispensable skills, you're not only assisting your children's educational journey but enhancing their overall life skills. Remember, as a parent, embracing routines early is essential, and maintaining a stress-free approach is equally important.

The Way of The Horse offers guidance and assistance around child anxiety so if any of this resonates with you, reach out to use using the links below to find out how we can help you.

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