Stop New-School Worries: Helping Your Child Transition to a New Wellesley School

Moving to a new city often means helping kids adjust to a new school. Learning a new schedule, adjusting to a new classroom, and meeting new teachers and friends can be worrisome for some children. If you are helping your child adjust to a new school this year, these tips can help you ease her worries so the adjustment is smooth.

Visit the School in Advance

The schools in this area are top notch, and when you move to the Wellesley real estate area, your child will get an excellent education. Help him adjust by visiting the school before his first day so he can see the environment and even meet his new teacher.

Talk About It

Start conversations about the new school with younger children and pick up on any worries they have so you can find ways to help. Older kids may not be as willing to talk, but let them know you are there.

Help Her Get Involved

Investigate sports, extra curricular actives and clubs and encourage your child to sign up if any spark her interest. Helping her get involved will help her make new friends and stay busy, which can keep worries at bay.

Encourage Socialization

Don't be afraid to set up play dates with your child's new classmates or encourage your older children to socialize with new friends outside the classroom at informal gatherings or school activities.

Stick to a Routine

One of the best things you can do as you help your child adjust to a new school is stick to a routine as much as possible. Keep meal times, bed times and rides to and from school consistent so she has something to rely on despite all the changes.

Change can be hard for children, but these tips can help you make the adjustment of going to a new school a little easier. For more information about helping your child adjust to a new school, visit the Christine Norcross and Partners website. 

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