Courtney Smalls Hillesheim

The Parent's Back to School Handbook Courtney Smalls Hillesheim

"How can I make the transition from summer vacation to the school year easier?" "What can I do to help my child be more independent this year?" The beginning of the school year is filled with emotions! Us parents are relieved the constancy of summer vacation is over. We're apprehensive about the new teacher our child will have and starting up the routines of waking up in the morning and doing homework in the evening. Our children are excited to see their old friends and meet new ones. They are nervous about their new teacher. There may even be some frustrations with having to adjust from Summer freedom to the school routine. What will the new school year bring and how can we help our children make the most of it? This guide is designed to provide parents like you with simple, effective, and connection building strategies to make this upcoming school year the best one yet!