Ask Denny Strecker

Florence Bernard asked:


If you are a mum or a dad, I hope this will help you! First I want to tell you that you are always doing your best with your kids. Unfortunately – and that’s one of the main reasons why you are reading this today, education missed out on one big topic: nobody ever taught you to be a parent. You have to make it up as you go along and that’s so hard. In my career as a teacher, I can honestly say that the vast majority of parents I met always really had their kids’ best interest at heart but sometimes, they just didn’t know how to get it across. Not for want of trying, just because of lack of training, as it were.

Still, there is one big mistake that I have noticed parents tend to make with their kids, especially with their teenagers or pre-teens. You tend to be after your toddlers a lot and make sure that they learn all the basics. When those are mastered, many parents tend to leave their kids to their own devices and drop the boundaries. At the same time, the attention that kids used to get constantly when they were younger is not there anymore.

So, in very simple words, imagine: you go from being spoon-fed and told exactly what to do, to suddenly being basically left to work it all out for yourself. How does that feel? Kids feel, maybe unknowingly, that their parents don’t care quite as much any more. In an effort to help them grow and learn responsibility, parents forget that their kids still need attention. The real responsibility they have to learn about is to face and understand the part they play in their own fate. But that’s a topic I have already touched and that I want to go more into details later.

YOUR responsibility, as a parent, is to find this fine line between showing that you care enough and that, at the same time, you are prepared to let your kids discover their freedom. But frankly, kids may like to show off and play it tough, but the reality is that they crave attention. If they don’t feel they are getting it at home, with you, they will look for it at school and in their other activities, always in a negative way. Their role models will change and who knows whom they are going to choose?

YOUR big responsibility as a parent is simply to be there. You don’t always have to physically be there. Sometimes it is not possible, but if you are away on business, call, ask them about their day, answer their questions and tell them stories related to the topic. Call them when they are about to go to sleep or send them a text on their cell phone. If you are separated or divorced and your kids live with your former spouse, keep in constant contact. Just show interest. Show that you are there and that you care about what is going on in your kids’ lives. When it comes to homework, you don’t have to sit with your 14-year-old every night. Just go in and out of the room every now and then. When you pick your kids up from school or get home, just ask what they are working on, what they did today that was excited.

If your kids don’t show interest in sharing information with you, it is because somewhere inside, they feel that you haven’t cared enough and they are reproducing the same actions. I am not saying that you don’t actually care enough, but their perception is such. It is never too late to change that. Actions speak louder than words, and that’s what will make a difference. If you feel that you have lost communication with your kids, be present. Adapt your schedule: Arrange to be there when they come back from school or for their football game or their play rehearsal. Then talk to them about it. Little by little you will rebuild the dialogue.

And most importantly, show them you love them and appreciate them. Even when you are mad at them for any reason, just remind them about the things you like about them, the times where they did better. Your responsibility as a parent is to be a mum or a dad, not a buddy or a friend or a playmate. That you can be ALSO, but never forget that WHAT you are, is a PARENT. Sometimes your kids will complain that you are on their case and maybe you’ll wonder and ponder, but trust me, in the long run, they will be very grateful and wouldn’t have had it any other way! And they will be all the more successful for it!

And just one last thing: Remember that you are a great parent and that your kids love you. You’re doing a great job! Keep at it!



Juan

Carol Ann asked:


The beginning stages of childhood are over. You all made it through in one piece. Through all the worrying about head lice and diapers, you survived it all, now you can celebrate.

Not quite.  Thank your lucky stars that at least now you are getting a full night of sleep every night, because you are going to need it to cope with the road ahead.  Just when you thought the tough part was behind you, it is only now just beginning but here are some basics to help get you through it all.

Expect defiance. It is used to learn and test the waters. this is normal and only lasts a couple years.  The best way to deal with a teen, especially if they are upset is to remain calm, and speak slowly and listen.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions and get answers, the don’t ask don’t tell policy doesn’t work real well.  Ignoring things or avoiding subjects that are uncomfortable for you is not a good way to parent.  You need to deal with the issues head on and the more you know the better equipped you will be to handle your child and the problems that may come up.

Remember, most importantly, you are not their friend. If your teen didn’t need someone to care for them and guide them, you could be a friend. But, they need guidance and your support, even when no isn’t the answer they want to hear. Be brave and firm, keeping your cool, even when they try to guilt you.

Everyone can stand to hone their parenting skills. Go to parentinginformed.com right away to learn more parenting tips like this one.



Carlos

Chris Lowrey asked:


Parents often wonder when they have more than one child, how different the personalities are.  Many professionals differ over what most influences our personalities, nature vs. nurture.  With that in mind, it might be fun to take a look at how the planets may affect us prior to being born.

 

Astrologers believe that the planets in our solar system have much to do with our individual personalities.  Some believe that the planets themselves affect our personality by either gravity or some unknown force the planets possess.  Others believe that the basic patterns of the universe repeat itself, therefore mirroring human personality and planets.  Whether or not you believe in that, it is fascinating to see what planet you most closely resemble. 

 

Sun  …  The Sun represent the personal expression, creativity, the conscious ego, personal power, pride and authority, leadership guidelines, health and vitality, and the life force.  Basically, the sun is for the creative and powerful people.

 

Moon …  The Moon represents unconscious habits, memories and moods, rhythms, emotional make-up, natural instincts of a mother, and the ability to act and react to those around them.

 

Mercury …  Mercury represents principals of communication, mentality, thinking patterns, adaptivity, and rationality. 

 

Venus …  Venus represents beauty, balance, affection, romance, harmony, sympathy, arts, fashion, and life.  Venus is thought of being very feminine.

 

Mars  …  Mars represents confidence, aggression, strength, energy, ambition and impulses.  Mars is thought of being for the very athletic and competitive people.

 

Jupiter …  Jupiter is growth, expansion, prosperity and fortune, inner sense of justice and mercy.

 

Saturn …  Saturn represents limitation, restrictions, practicality, boundaries, and reality.

 

Uranus  …  Uranus represents genius, individuality, new ideas, electricity, and inventions.  This would definitely be Einstein’s planet.

 

Neptune  …  Neptune is illusion, fantasy, creativity in arts and music, sensitivity, imagination, altered mental state and confusion and deception with religion and spirituality.

 

Pluto  …  Pluto is considered a “great renewer” representing the part of a person that destroys in order to renew, power and personal mastery.

 

 

For fun, take a look at your close family members.  What planet would you ascribe to each of your parents?  What about your siblings?  Which planet would most likely describe you and your spouse?  Now, how about the kids?

 

Again, for fun, do you see parts of your personalities in your children and parts from the co-parent?  Or, are they more leaning to one or the other of you?

 

Kids are a product of their parents, both genetically and by the nature and nurture of the relationship.  But, wouldn’t it be great if we could lay blame on the planets for the part of our personalities that are not so admirable?

 

Of course, we want to take credit for all of the complimentary aspects of our personalities, as well as our children’s.  After all, we nurtured those qualities until we were blue in the face. 

 

So, the next time you are having a proud moment for your child’s behavior, pat yourself on the back!  You did a good job!  But, when are having one of those moments that you would like to hide your head in the sand through, blame it on the planets!

 

Please note:  This article is meant for humor and introspection.  It by no means should be taken as anything other than its intention.



Ian

Ann Marier asked:


A lot of people believe that authoritarian parenting is the best ways to keep their children in check. According to people who subscribe to the idea of authoritarian parenting, if their children are afraid of their parents, they will tend to behave better than when the kids do not fear anybody. Yet, does fear really make kids better behaved?

Contrary to the belief of those who believe in authoritarian parenting, fear does not necessarily make children behave better. According to experts, although children would appear to be outwardly docile when their parents are around, they tend to behave badly as soon as their parents are not around. Because children who are raised in an authoritarian household are repressed they often vent out their extra energies once they get away from your sphere of control. Studies show that many children who are raised in a very authoritarian household are often more out control than those children who come from a more relaxed household.

According to experts, children who come from a more relaxed and democratic household are often better adjusted and independent. Studies show that kids who are products of authoritarian parenting are less likely to be more independent and assertive as compared to their peers. Since most children who are products of authoritarian parenting often just follow their parents without question, their sense of independence is not well developed. Their ability to think for themselves is often times impaired. This only goes to show that keeping your kids on a leash is not really a good idea.

Dealing with Your Kids

Children can be difficult to handle at times. Since children are very complex human beings, they should be handled with great care. There may be times when a parent would need to assert his or her authority as a parent but authoritarian parenting should not be made the rule. There is always a time for everything so you must be more flexible when handing your child. You must understand that children who are already past the age of seven years already understand what is right or wrong. If your child thinks that what you are doing is wrong; they become upset. Once your child is upset, he or she would become sullen and rebellious.

To help you deal with your child, you should learn to talk to your child more often. Finding out how your child feels about things would help you find a way to deal with him or her. Having open communication with your child is therefore the best policy.



Lucas

Stanley Gallor asked:


Parenting is a difficult job. One needs to be very careful when it comes to raise children. The basics of parenting should be learned otherwise life becomes tough. Many parents, especially those who are new, require help to manage their family life properly. Parenting workshops often proves to be good for them.

Those who are lucky enough to have elderly ladies in family can gain some helpful tips on how to raise children without any external help. However, parent coaching is good for all – whether you have adequate knowledge of parenting or not, parenting coaching always equip you with more ideas and strategies to handle your family matters smartly.

Hence, going for parenting classes is a win-win situation – you have nothing to lose at all. Chances are high that you will learn a lot of new things while interacting with psychologists, counselors, child specialists, doctors and other parents. Hence, it will be a wise decision to go for parent coaching whenever you fail to find a realistic solution to your problems.

How Parenting Workshops Help

Putting it simply, parenting workshops equip you with essential parenting skills to raise a healthy, happy and responsible child who can enrich the family as well as the society with their positive contributions.

To make your child a reliable, trustworthy and healthy citizen of tomorrow you need to know the basics of parenting very well. If you fail to recognize the problems your children are experiencing, how can you help them grow up to your dreams?

That’s why you need to attend parent coaching classes. Such sessions help you in many ways; some are mentioned below:

Solve A Specific Problem

Parenting classes help you learn how to solve a specific problem. Initially the problem might seem to be your own, as if none else can undergo such a situation. But after meeting the parenting experts you might be surprised to know that there are others who are undergoing or have passed through similar problems. It definitely gives you a moral support.

Finally, the parenting coaching helps you find the solution that you were looking for. At the end of the session you become experienced enough to address many common problems associated with family life and child care.

Explore New Parenting Strategies

There are many ways to reach a single point. You might have tried one particular avenue; however, you never know if there are other easier options or not. Parenting workshops help you identify those unexplored options of parenting.

Perhaps you have tried to impart discipline to your child through punishment whereas; rewards and storytelling are better means to achieve the same goal. Once you learn the facts, you can implement them in your life.

Hence, even when your parenting strategies are working fine and you have no problems with your family life, you can undergo parenting courses just to gain knowledge and skills. So go for it and become proud parents.



Adam

Veronica Fisher asked:


Every parent knows that shopping with children can be very challenging. Tantrums can be excruciatingly plentiful in the shortest of shopping trips. However, parents can ensure a more peaceful supermarket excursion with the following guidelines.

1. If you’re planning to shop with your children, plan it ahead. Determine beforehand where you’ll be going and what you’ll be looking for. Inform your children the kind of shopping trip they can expect. But if your kid is not especially comfortable in supermarkets and tends to get cranky every three minutes, then it’s best to go shopping alone.

2. Shopping with your kids can be totally stressing. Before you go ahead with that shopping trip, be sure that you aren’t stressed out yourself, have eaten something and have the patience needed to survive the trip. Shopping with the kids is also easier if the children are well-rested and have been fed.

3. Shopping with children also mean that you have to be attentive to their needs. They might get hungry or thirsty so be sure to have a snack or drink on hand. Children may also be intimidated by the supermarket crowd and be overwhelmed by the surroundings, most especially when activity in the stores are hectic. Give them a reassuring hug once in a while.

4. Since children are innately curious beings, they might want to reach out for every colorful item that takes their fancy and play with it. Instead of scolding them, teach them how to hold it safely or inform them gently that they can only look at it and not touch it. While the item may not necessarily be part of your shopping list, it’s helpful to share in the child’s interest in it and explain what it is, what it is for and why it can’t go into the cart

5. If you’re shopping with pre-school children, get them involved in counting and choosing items. This will be a learning experience for them and would also keep their attention away from other unnecessary activities like reaching out for items you don’t have a need for.

6. When your children want something they can’t have, saying no without being subjected to temper tantrums can be mighty difficult. It might help to promise the kids that they can have it the next time you go shopping, but only when they promise to be good. When turning down your children, be sure to accompany the act with a smile and a hug.

7. If you have reached your limit, deal with your negative emotions positively. Go outside with your children, get refreshed and enjoy a few minutes of fresh air away from the shopping crowds. This will improve your shopping mood greatly.

8. If after all the well-meaning suggestions have been put to use and you still cannot stop your child from throwing tantrums, don’t force it. Postpone your shopping and tend to your child who might be feeling exhausted and just wants to go home. Pushing it would only lead to more stressful situations.

Shopping with children could be an unnerving experience. But by working their way around it and setting the pace appropriately, parents will find that even with the youngest child, shopping can be enjoyable. Plus, shopping is also a good opportunity for them to connect with their kids.



Gabriella

melinamenny asked:


You have made it through 40 weeks of anxiety studded waiting. Your baby has finally arrived and you are itching to try out your newly acquired parenting skills. But before you tumble into the glory and pain of parenting, it would help if you knew more about some of the most common mistakes parents make while bringing up young children.

When you look into the innocent little faces looking up at you with nothing but wonder in their eyes, it is easy to believe that your toddler is all innocence. This is the first mistake new parents make. Young infants are quite perceptive when it comes to people and surroundings. That is why your child is able to recognize its mother even before they open their eyes. From the time your child is born, they are watching the world with avid eyes and internalizing everything they see. So, as parents everything that you say and do is picked up by your child. Your child is watching, you had better pull your socks up!

According to a recent internet survey, most young parents are becoming more and more dependent on ‘Howto’ books and expert columns to look after their kids. While some amount of expert counseling from experienced doctors and child experts can help you understand your child and your problems, depending too much on third-party advice can be counter-productive. As a parent, nature has endowed you with an important monitoring system that helps you take the right decisions for your children: this is your inner radar or instinct, as we call it. It is important to tune in to your instinct and take independent decisions based on your observation, the individuality of your child and the circumstances. No guide or expert column can give you a customized solution for your problems. You learn as you go.

Proactive parenting is another skill that most parents need to learn as their child grows. Parents often complain that their young children refuse to do as they are told. This kind of behavior can begin right from the time your child is a toddler and continue into his late teens. Therefore, it pays to equip yourself with the know-how to avoid this confrontational attitude. The secret is to guide your child to acceptable behavior through positive persuasion, instead of forcing them towards it through the fear of punishment. For example, if your child throws a tantrum when you go shopping, it would be advisable to speak to your child before you leave home and explain to him that he will not get anything if he makes a scene but that you will buy him a candy if he allows you to shop peacefully. Reward, not punishment, should be the motivating force.

It is said that the few people who know perfect parenting are those with no children of their own. Parenting is a continuous learning process. And it is quite natural for parents to make mistakes. After all, we are all human. But it is important to understand your mistakes and rectify them in time so that you can have a rich and rewarding relationship with your child.

 



Kaden

Paul Banas asked:


If you have difficulty dealing with your children, you are not alone. Many parents seem to be quite at loss when it comes to enforcing good behavior in their children. Research has shown that some parenting styles definitely do not work. Read on to learn how you can avoid the most common parenting mistakes:

#1: Don’t punish harshly. Professor of Sociology, University of New Hampshire, Murray Straus, estimates that 90 percent of parents do not think it wrong to beat children. However, researchers studying child behavior insist that punishing children too harshly is a big parenting mistake. Discipline, they say, is effective only when it is mild. For instance, “time out” should not be for more than a few minutes, and privilege withdrawal should not be extended for more than a day.

#2: Don’t nag. If you think that constant nagging will get your kids to do as you want them to, think again. Research has proven that people tend to ignore repetitive commands. Not only that, nagging also negatively reinforces wrong behavior.

#3: Don’t compromise. If you make rules, be ready to enforce them. Nobody expects that you set military standards for discipline for your children, but let them know that a “no” means “no.” When your kids learn that you will not give in to their tantrums, they will simply stop throwing them.

#4: Don’t overprotect. While it is your duty to protect your children, it is also important to let them learn from their mistakes. As psychologist and Raising Resilient Children co-author, Robert Brooks explains, “Resilient children realize that sometimes they will fail, make mistakes, have setbacks. They will attempt to learn from them.”

#5: Don’t over-praise. An important aspect of parenting is to praise children for exemplary behavior. However, if you habitually applaud every thing they do, you may end up undermining the effectiveness of praise as a form of positive reinforcement. This is because your children may not understand why you are praising them, or may even overestimate their own worth.

#6: Don’t stress grades. Academics are important for your children, but a common parenting mistake is to stress grades over creativity. Psychiatrist and author of Great Kids, Stanley Greenspan points out that while parents make children learn rules and facts, it is more difficult to get them to think creatively. Creativity, however, is essential to help children to discard ideas that don’t work and look for alternative solutions.

#7: Don’t disregard feelings. Myrna Shure, author of Raising a Thinking Child, says that children need to be able to examine their feelings about things. One of the most common mistakes parents make is disregard their children’s feelings-by telling them not to cry, for instance. A better approach is to show empathy by letting children know that you understand how they feel. Your parenting styles are likely to impact the way your child grows up. Being responsive to your children, and at the same time, setting clear rules and limits, is crucial for you as a parent.



Adam

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Becoming a single parent isn’t an end. It’s a beginning. Your new lifestyle is full of responsibility and challenges. It may be more important now than ever that you find time for yourself. You need to relax and have fun. It may have been a while, but you can date now.

You may not be ready to enter into a new relationship, but that doesn’t mean you can’t go out and have a good time with friends. Dating old friends is a great way to re-enter the single world and renew old friendships. They already know you, and they’re easy to talk to. You need someone now to talk to and to ask for advice. Old friends may also be a source for help around the house or at work.

But if you’re interested in meeting new people and getting into a more serious relationship, you may want to do some real-life dating. But dating as a new single parent can present unique challenges. Demands on your time may already be great.

Taking care of the kids, earning a living, and maintaining your household are time-consuming chores. That makes it even more important to make time for your own fun and relaxation. But time management skills will definitely be needed to keep your life from being chaotic and stressful.

You may be emotionally raw at this time. Whether you’ve lost your partner through separation, divorce, or death, you’re going through some really big life changes. You need to be careful not to jump into the first relationship that comes along. You need to have fun, but you also need some time to heal and become independent again.

Here are some things to consider:

Am I ready to date yet?

Re-entering the single scene can be frightening. You may not feel self-confident about your looks, or you may feel that you’ve lost some important social skills. But fear of dating shouldn’t be a deciding factor. Sooner or later, you’re going to have to take that big step to have a normal life again.

There are some things to think about, though. You’re coming through a difficult time, and you may be emotionally vulnerable and confused. You may not have the judgment to see your dates’ flaws. You must take care to protect yourself and your children from predators and people that will use you.

Are you prepared to tell your children you’re dating? Your kids are also going through a big change, and they may be insecure or jealous if a new adult is introduced to the family. Have you prepared them for this? Do they understand your feelings and support you? If your children aren’t ready for you to date, you may not be. But there’s a limit. The important thing is to be honest and open with them about what you need and want. After all, they aren’t dating the person. You are. Just keep the lines of communication open and clear.

Getting into relationships too soon is a common mistake for newly-single parents. You’re accustomed to being part of a couple and feel awkward and self-conscious going out alone. You may not be finished with the old relationship. Losing a partner, no matter how, involves going through a grieving process to heal emotionally and re-establish a normal life. Studies show that it takes at least a year for people to process their loss and move on. Be sure you’ve given yourself enough time to heal.

You may also need to tie up loose ends from the previous relationship. There may be financial and legal matters still open that must be closed. If your partner passed away, you’ll need to settle the estate, dispose of property, and finalize insurance issues. Better to focus on the business at hand while you’re grieving than to introduce a new complication into an already-complicated life.

You also need to take time to help your children grieve the loss. They may be feeling abandoned, and they’ll need your love, support, and encouragement to move forward. And they need to build a new relationship with you, one where you’re the only parent. Dating too soon can cheat them of this important time with you and create behavioral problems that are not easy to solve. Take it slow for their sake and for yours.

How do single parents find people to date?

It’s probably been a long time since you were in the dating scene, and you may have lost touch with your single friends and activities. One way to meet new people is through your friends. Perhaps your best friend knows someone they think would be perfect for you. Take a chance. Go on a blind date.

You also have a constraint that many singles don’t: time. It’s important for you to plan your social activities well in advance so you can get a baby-sitter or make other arrangements for your children. So, whatever you do to meet new people can’t be a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Many areas have singles groups where you can meet other unattached people. As long as you don’t have to make commitments, this is a great way to meet people. Group social activities are fun and safe. You get a chance to get to know people before being alone with them.

You may even be able to find social groups specifically for single parents. This way, you’ll meet people whose lives are more like yours. They have the same challenges and problems. You may find it easier to relate to another single parent, and certainly they will be more understanding when something comes up at the last minute.

What about relationships?

You are the only person who knows if you’re ready to start a serious relationship. Of course, you are not alone, and your children will influence your readiness and willingness to get into a relationship.

You need to be very clear in your own mind about where you are and what you want. Perhaps you only want companionship and social contact. If you’re not ready to get serious, let your dates know. Don’t allow yourself to become more involved than you can handle emotionally. Your first few dates shouldn’t be serious, and you don’t need to involve your children with your casual dates.

But if you’re lonely and feel you need someone to love, you may be more interested in getting serious. First, you must ask yourself why. Getting into a serious relationship because you’re lonely isn’t a great idea. You want to get involved with a person, not just fill a hole in your life. Be sure of your motives before you allow things to get to serious.

What to do when on a date?

You’ll want to know that your dates will be both fun and safe. Your family depends on you, and taking chances to date isn’t wise. Always be sure someone knows where you’re going and who you’re going with. Let them know when you’ll be home, and take your cell phone with you in case of an emergency. Let your date know about your family and that you might get a call. No surprises is a good policy.

When you go out, you’ll want to do something that helps you get to know each other. Look for places where you can talk and activities that encourage conversation and interaction. Movies aren’t a good idea for those first few dates because they don’t provide a good get-to-know-you environment. Better to go bowling or play miniature golf than to go to a movie.

For first dates especially, it’s important that you go to public places. Your personal safety is very important, and you don’t want to take chances with people you don’t know. You might even want to arrange to meet your date somewhere so that you aren’t dependent on them for your ride home.



Chase

Sudha Gupta asked:


When it comes to good advice on how to prepare children for pre-school, there is a wealth of information available. But, it is often forgotten that the parents need to be equally well prepared, because their attitude and state of mind affects the child profoundly.

 

• Make a mutual decision on the age you admit your child to preschool. 50% of a child’s adult intelligence develops in the first 4 years. By the time she is 2 yrs old, the child needs a wider, more interesting and stimulating atmosphere than home in order to develop optimally. In fact, age 2 is ideal for joining a pre-school. This helps the child get the right exposure at the right time and her adjustment to the outside world is that much quicker. So talk it over and take a mutual decision.

 

• Choose the pre-school with care. The foundation of your child’s life is laid in the pre-school. So your choice is crucial. Select a pre-school which matches your ideas on child-development. Good infrastructure, lots of space, quality equipment, expertise, dedication and love of the teachers, scientific curriculum, co-curricular activities and importantly, the kind of peer group your child will have, these are a few things you need to check-out. Once you make the right decision, you’ll find that most of your worries are set to rest.

 

• Keep calm and stress-free. Letting go of your child for the first time, even for a short while,can be both exhilarating and worrying. It is only natural that you should feel a mixture of emotions. But don’t let your child bear the burden of your tension. Your worries are easily transferred to the child’s sensitive mind and will just worsen her anxiety.

 

• Trust the pre-school to know its job. A good pre-school knows its job. It will take care of the child’s nutritional needs, toilet training, behaviour in class, etc. You need to give time to the child to settle down. It is the teacher’s job to develop a rapport with the child and make  her feel secure and enjoy the time at school.

 

• Be ready to deal with changes. All kids feel a little lost when they go to school for the first time and tend to cling a little. But good pre-schools are expert in taking care of this transition phase. Soon enough you will find your child looking forward to going to school. The important thing is for you to change and grow as a parent alongwith your child. Be interested in all the little things she is learning. Be prepared to give her more space and independence. Be proud of her little achievements and ensure that you maintain good communication bonds with the school and her teachers. This is the time where you can fully participate in the developing individuality of your child.

 

Joining preschool is a very important step for both children and the parents. Its preparation should not be undertaken lightly. If you go about it in the right way, this transition time will pass by smoothly and adjustment will be amazingly quick. So while you are preparing your child, prepare yourself as well.



Jasmine