Helping children for their first day of school 18 Articles

by Lezli Urlacher

I remember my first day of school... I had a mixture of feelings, ranging from the excitement of "growing up" and becoming more independent, to pure fear of what the day would bring. I come from a family of worriers, so I ...read more

by Karen Banes

Preparing a child for his or her first day at school is a long job. Ideally you should be thinking about it for a year or so before the actual day, if not from birth! Follow these tips for a pain-free first day. Get you...read more

by Trudi Buck

The first day of school stirs up an array of emotions in children. Some are so excited they beat you out of bed in the morning. Others lay there with the covers pulled up over their heads, hoping mom forgot all about it. F...read more

by Amber Richards

-SCHOOL DAZE- AH the daze of school days. The time will be upon me soon, when my soon to be five year old starts kindergarten. Every time a school bus goes by our house, I see tears in his little eyes. He doesn't unders...read more

by Victoria Rose Perkins

The big day arrives. All necessary paper work has been carefully taken care of. You've completed the school shopping, met with the teacher and visited the classroom during orientation. Now your child is eager to meet new f...read more

by Nikki Lloyd

A child's first day of school can be a very exciting and memorable one! You can make the transition to school easily if you follow certain steps to minimize the anxiety typically associated with this once-in-a-lifetime eve...read more

by Allen Teal

A child's first day of school can give parents nightmares. For some parents the conflict between wanting their little darling to begin formal education and wanting to keep him or her at home can be daunting. Worries about ...read more

by A.T. Allen - Food and Drink (other) Steward

The first day of school for children, whether they are starting Kindergarten or College, can be one of mixed emotions. Parents as well as their children are likely to be nervous, excited, confused, or maybe even scared. ...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

The first day of school can induce various emotions for children ranging from nervousness, to fear, to anxiety. Children who are accustomed to spending all day, every day with their parents may be concerned with how much ...read more

by SFolly

Start School Days with Special Time! When a child goes to school it can be an upsetting time for everyone, probably more upsetting for the adults! When they are at school all day it can be a very emotional time for ever...read more

by Kris Brewer

The first day of school for a child is a big deal. It is also a big deal for parents, who have to watch their little tyke head off on that first real step of independence. After all, if they can make it through that firs...read more

by wannashare

Preparing kids for their first day of school is important, especially for those children who are very anxious about school for the first time. When my oldest son first started kindergarten, he was extremely anxious. Duri...read more

by Angie Papple

The first day of school can be a really nerve-wracking time for your child. It's an unfamiliar place full of unfamiliar people, and kids often balk at trying new things. You can help ensure a successful first day for you...read more

by Carrie Wallace

The first day of school-it's coming up, and as a parent you may be even more anxious than your child. But don't worry, there are several simple things you can do to help prepare your child to have a wonderful first day of...read more

by N. A. Hernandez

This year my daughter started Kindergarten and she had never been to preschool or away fro me for her first five years of life for that matter. I often taught her things at home that preschool would have taught her so she ...read more

by Laura Summer

The first day of school can be an emotional experience for any child. This is the first time they will be out of the home for a period of time from the mother. The mother needs to make the child feel comfortable about bein...read more

by Nathalie Correia

The very first day of school of your kid, the very first day of the first year of school, may seem very VERY important to you and to your kid, depending on his/her character. Anyway, that first day should be well prepa...read more

by Carol Gustke

Helping your child prepare for the first day of school should begin months ahead of time. There's more to it than packing a lunch or buying new clothes. First off, is your child ready for school? There's nothing more...read more