Bucket Emptying - REFILL: First Day at School Jitters - Top Ten Tips

The first day at a new school can be a scary experience for many children, as well as us parents! But what do you do if your kid is super nervous?

We often feel like the bad guy making them go in when they clearly don’t want to, even when we know it’s the best thing for them, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I give you my ten top tips for managing those first day jitters.

So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation…

Highlights from this episode:

01:21 - It’s normal to feel nervous

05:33 - Active listening

09:28 - Pulling back bedtime

13:28 - Role play problem solving

14:55 - Prep ourselves

18:03 - Protect their energy

21:35 - A happy child is more likely to learn

24:51 - Pulling everything together