Education

If you have done the pre-work in helping your child imagine what a day in the life at the new preschool will be, the first day should be much easier. The key on this day is to be as relaxed and as positive as you can be. Your child will be keying his emotions off of yours. Leave yourself lots of time to get ready and to get to school. Be sure to build in an extra "toddler" … [Read more...] about Starting School: The First Day

Your preschooler is entering the first and biggest transition in his/her little life. Preschools across the country handle the separation of children from their parents in myriad ways. Regardless of your school's particular approach, there are very concrete, helpful things you can do as parents with your little one to make this transition an easier one. It is important to start … [Read more...] about Starting School: Preparing for the Big Day

If your child isn’t going back to school the week before Labor Day, he or she will be starting up likely the Tuesday after. A new school year is a time for new beginnings for your child and for the entire family. Here are a few things you might consider to start this school year off on the right track. Discuss what’s up this school year with your child and agree on some … [Read more...] about More Tips for Dads Sending Kids Back to School

It’s upon us. If your child isn’t going back to school the week before Labor Day, he or she will be starting up likely the Tuesday after. Now is the time parents can make a few resolutions to get the first morning off right and try to head off some familiar headaches. Here are a few GreatDad tips that we’re commiting to this year: Agree on clothes the night before. … [Read more...] about Tips for Dads Sending Kids Back to School