Parent Guidelines
 
Attitudes to school can vary widely at different stages but PRE-PRIMARY first time your child attends school and is exposed to a new environment. You, as a parent, can help the adjustment by practicing a few rules to make your child’s “going to school” a happy experience.
To reduce separation anxiety, play games like hide and seek or peek-a-boo to help him/her understand this phenomenon of separation.
Explain to your toddler what to expect if you are going out and when you are going to be back.
Be positive to reduce separation anxiety. Leave with a smile and don’t be nervous.
Curb your own separation pangs because if you are having trouble separating,your child will always pick this up.
Remember that your child may have a very different (perhaps better) experience than you did.
Talk about your time at school in a positive manner.
These guidelines will help your child be more independent, happy and secure.Remember the more secure you feel, the more confident your child will be.
 
 
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