Ep. #17 - Back to School Behaviors That Backfire

13/01/2023 32 min Episodio 17
Ep. #17 - Back to School Behaviors That Backfire

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In today’s episode, Kelly is addressing three back-to-school behaviors that frequently backfire.Over-enthusiasmMom thinks, “I’m going to have some free time!”Your child may be dreading the upcoming school year.Don’t negate how they’re feeling by your exuberance.Offer to talk to the teacher if necessary.Note about preschoolers: moderate your expectations.2-year-olds: parallel play3-4 year-olds: associative playNew is FunThis may not be true, especially for a child with more sensory needs.Be mindful: even new clothes could cause sensory alarms.We want them to feel comfortable during their first week of school.Don’t try to introduce new foods into their lunches during the first few weeks.ScheduleMost parents are excited about the new schedules.New school scheduleNew home scheduleNew extracurricularsDon’t start all the new schedules at the same time as the school schedule.A new school year is taxing on a child’s body.Your child may need to release pent-up energies after school.If this episode was helpful, please share it!And if you need strategies, Kelly is here for you:Monthly membershipInstagram - Check out linktree1 on 1 consult callWebsitePlease subscribe to the podcastYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify