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Episode 81 |How to Support Your Kids for Back to School
Podcast Show Notes
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This is a quick 12-minute talk addressing how to prepare children for back-to-school. My son is going into first grade, and during last school year I was able to apply a lot of my Child Life skills to him. I want to share with you how you can help your child (and yourself!) get ready for the next school year, especially in light of all the unknowns.
In this episode, I talk about…
[1:43] Start slowly back into your routine
[2:52] The importance of preparation
[5:00] Focusing on the new positive relationships they will build
[6:02] Guiding the conversation toward what works best for your child
[8:54] Supporting your child when you aren’t with them
[9:31] The follow-up once they get home from school
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