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School Drop-Off Tips: What to Say Instead to Help Your Child Feel Safe and Confident back-to-school emotional regulation encouraging phrases first day of school parenting tips seperation anxiety Aug 19, 2025

School Drop-Offs: What to Say Instead

The first days of school (and even weeks) can be emotional for both parents and kids. Morning transitions are tough, especially when children feel anxious, scared, or sad about saying goodbye. What you say in those moments can either build confidence and trust,...

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First Day of School Emotions: A Parent’s Back-to-School Guide back-to-school emotions feelings first day of school parenting Aug 04, 2025

First Day of School Emotions: A Parent’s Back-to-School Guide

The first day of school brings a swirl of emotions for parents. Whether it’s their very first year or another chapter, it always tugs at our hearts. Some parents feel relieved to get back into a routine after a long summer. Others feel e...

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Back-to-School Reset back-to-school freebie home activities independence routine schedule summer Jul 22, 2025

🎒 Back-to-School Reset: How to Ease the End-of-Summer Transition for Your Family

As summer winds down, parents everywhere start to feel that familiar mix of emotions: excitement for structure, anxiety over change, and maybe a little sadness as the slower pace of summer slips away.

Kids feel it too...

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Back-to-School Skills Beyond the ABCs: What Your Child Really Needs assessment back-to-school kindergarten school readiness self-care skills social-emotional Jul 19, 2025

When we think of “getting ready for school,” most of us picture alphabet flashcards, counting to ten, or recognizing colors and shapes.

And while those are great skills to build, they aren’t the only ones that matter.

In fact, many teachers and early childhood professionals will tell you that the ...

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