{"id":100000000213,"date":"2020-01-08T20:43:45","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T20:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood-canyon-gate\/?p=100000000213"},"modified":"2020-01-08T20:44:38","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T20:44:38","slug":"four-tips-for-helping-your-new-preschooler-adjust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood\/2020\/01\/08\/four-tips-for-helping-your-new-preschooler-adjust\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Tips for Helping Your New Preschooler Adjust"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-100000000214 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood-canyon-gate\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2020\/01\/new-preschool.jpg\" alt=\"Four Tips for Helping Your New Preschooler Adjust at Kids 'R' Kids Greatwood\/Canyon Gate, preschool, daycare, learning academy, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A new year and a new preschool can be a lot for your little one to handle! Here are 4 tips to make that transition a little bit easier on everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Talk about it a lot ahead of time.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Talk about what it\u2019s going to be like, the types of things they\u2019ll be doing every day, just so they\u2019ll become comfortable talking about the changes that are going to happen. You want them to be emotionally and mentally prepared\u2014as few surprises as possible. Ask them what they\u2019re most excited about, and what they\u2019re most scared about. Talk about all of it and you can get a better idea of where your preschooler is struggling and where they\u2019re feeling confident.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Involve them in the process of preparation.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ask their thoughts on lunches, and clothes, and all the accessories you\u2019re going to buy. Backpacks and lunch boxes are fun things to let them pick out and show off to their new friends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Stick to a routine.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once the school year starts, stick to a routine in the mornings so your child will feel stable and able to grow comfortable with the changes that are happening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Be patient.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most importantly, be patient as they are going through this transition. It can be difficult for a little one to change schools and make new friends and become comfortable with new teachers. Always remind them that you\u2019re there for them and that you\u2019re walking right alongside them as they start this new journey. Patiently hear out their fears and excitements at the end of each day, and be intentional about giving them the love they need after a long day at school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your little one is going through big changes and it is normal for them to need some time to adjust. Be there for them when harder days come along, and be excited for them when they have a good day. 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