There are many different articles, tutorials and guides on “parenting done right” and you can spend an eternity reading about different methods and appropriate ways to introduce a child to our world. The fact is each child is completely unique and every new being requires special conditions to develop and flourish.
It’s best to just treat all those guides exactly as simple guides and not a set of instructions you have to follow through. So here is a guide to help you and your kids’ transition from summer break and get back to school.
Catch Up with Homework and Summer Literature
You need to start with small tasks so your child doesn’t develop an aversion towards school at the very beginning. Are you sure that there isn’t some summer homework and literature that needs to be done or books to be read? Start by making a schedule that’s slow at first and more intense just before school the first day of classes.
Make sure your child doesn’t get burdened by it and that they don’t see it as a chore; make it seem fun and easy. Everything in their educational material can be transcribed into a story, and you should learn to be a storyteller if you want to help your kids learn quickly.
Be Active
Developing the proper motor skills is an important area to focus on in early childhood, as well as later on. For your children to be completely healthy and satisfied with their own progress during gym classes in school, you should work with them and make them feel comfortable with basic exercises and different sports, too.
However, it’s very important to be cautious and pay attention to possible sports injuries – children often don’t want to draw attention to an injury because they are afraid of going to the hospital.
“Back to School” Shopping List
For kids, each school year means reuniting with their friends, but for parents worldwide it usually means that they have to create an extensive shopping list. While there’s still time, write down everything your kids might need now, so that you don’t get surprised later. Also, if you can try to contact the school and see if they can give you a heads up about any additional supplies your kids will need for the upcoming school year.
Take Care of Your Child’s Health Check Up
Sometimes kids can’t recognise what’s going on with their body or if they are completely healthy. Although most schools provide physicals during the school year, having one scheduled with an experienced paediatrician is something you should consider doing on your own.
In the end, you should also remember that summer holidays should be fun, so if you’re one of those ambitious parents who have everything planned out five years in advance, keep in mind that your children need some time to enjoy their freedom and explore the world around them in their own way. Introduce a bit of spontaneity in your family life and everything will turn out better than you imagine.