Tag Archives: starting school

Separation anxiety: Is it possible to stop the tears?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

Have you ever had to peel a screaming child out of your arms for a daycare or kindergarten drop off? I can tell you from first-hand experience that it’s not fun. The stress it creates for everyone is tremendous. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged anxiety, attachment, attachment parenting, childcare, daycare, Full day kindergarten, Preparing for Kindergarten, preschoolers, saying goodbye, separation anxiety, Starting kindergarten, starting school, teachers, Toddlers & Preschoolers | 4 Comments

Parenting is key to help teens navigate high school

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

If you’ve got kids, the first day of school was probably pretty emotional for everyone…parents and kids alike and it really doesn’t matter what grade they are entering. But, if you have a teen starting high school, then you know “those … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens, Transition to High School | Tagged anxious, balance, balance homework, connect, connectiveness, help, high school, Mental Health, Physical Health, role model, school, school health, starting high school, starting school, support, teens | 2 Comments

Ready, Set, GO!…to Kindergarten that is!

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paula D'Orazio

The “transition to kindergarten” – three little words, but they mean A LOT! Trust me. Been there; done that. Bought the t-shirt (literally)! The transition to kindergarten is a very exciting and eventful time for any family and is a … Continue reading →