Get Your Child Ready for School: Tips for Parents

Categories: Education

Your little one has a new backpack, school shoes and uniforms.

You’ve ordered everything on the book list.

They’re as ready as they’ll ever be…

But, what about you?

Starting school is a huge transition for both kids and parents. It’s new territory for many of us, and with that comes new challenges.

Some kids will breeze in, wave over their shoulder and never look back. But, others will struggle, and as parents, we might struggle with knowing how to help them.

That’s what ParentTV is for!

At ParentTV, we bring together a range of child specialists to help parents navigate everything from lunchboxes to loneliness. In our selection of short, easy-to-watch videos, you can get tips, tricks and research-based insights from experts who know what it takes to help our kids grow, learn and thrive.

HANDLING GOODBYES / SEPARATION ANXIETY AT SCHOOL
With Dr Kaylene Henderson,
Paediatric Psychiatrist

HOW TO HELP CHILDREN TO MAKE FRIENDS
With Claire Orange,
Parenting Educator & Author

HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD TRANSITION SMOOTHLY INTO SCHOOL?
With Andrew Oberthur,
Principal & Parenting Educator

HELP MY CHILD DOESN’T WANT TO GO SCHOOL

With Maggie Dent,
Parenting Educator, Author & Speaker

More videos to share:

My child doesn’t hold their pencil properly – when should I get help?
Elise Easdown, PAediatric Occupational Therapist

Screen Time Use for 5-8 Year Olds
– Dr Kristy Goodwin, Digital Wellness Expert

Managing Sensory Overload
– Allison Davies, Music Therapist & Sensory Expert

Kids Who Won’t Eat Fruit or Vegetables
– Deb Blakley, Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist

Teaching Kids About Consent
– Holly-ann Martin, Protective Behaviours Educator

Anxiety and Our Kids
– Dr Jodie Lowinger, Clinical Psychologist

A Parents Guide To Bullying
– Rachel Downie, Parenting Educator & Anti-Bullying Activist

Managing Anger and Eruptions– Dr Vanessa Lapointe, Clinical Psychologist, Author & Speaker

Responding To Behaviour Challenges In Today’s KidsDr Justin Coulson, Psychologist, Author and Speaker