5 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back to School: Tip #5

Tip #5: Be Supportive and Patient

The key word of "Back To School" is TRANSITION. Always remember that your child is going through a lot of change. If the routines take a while to get in the groove, be patient. There might be some hard days with implementing new routines and you most likely will get push back at some point, but the best thing to give your child is support and structure. Stick to your routines and know that it will help your child feel safe at home. Have frequent check-ins with your child to see how he or she is doing with all of the new! Support his or her new friendships, new ideas and new interests. Open the lines of communication with your child and your relationship will grow!

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While there are so many ways to make the back to school transition smooth, these few things can make a HUGE difference for your child. Always remember to do what is best for your child, partner with your child's teachers, and you'll find success! Good luck with the first few weeks of school- you got this! 📚✏️

If you need more tips or advice, feel free to contact Chloe, Founder of Growing Minds Tutoring at: growingmindstutor.123@gmail.com.