It’s that time of the year again when our kids return to school: a new class, new friends, new experiences, and new opportunities for the children to grow. As they settle into their new routines, it’s important to help them find the right balance between academics, friendships, and free time.

They might not be so excited to be heading back to school, and they may not feel like it, but this year is going to bring lots of memories for them, and it’s up to you to help them make those memories more positive.

They are moving into a new experience and do not know how to navigate it, so let’s point out a few ways you can help them transition smoothly into the new year.

 

 

Creating A Flexible And Fun Routine

Routines keep children in check and make them know what to do at the right time, but if we are also being honest, they also love their freedom.

To achieve balance, work with your child to create a schedule that includes time for homework, playing, eating, and rest. They need a system to guide them in the right way.

 

 

Encourage Open Communication

Always be there for your children, and create a relationship that makes them comfortable enough to talk to you about school and friends. Make these conversations part of your daily routine, whether during dinner or driving home.

Questions such as “What was the most fun thing you did today?” or “Who did you hang out with?” keep you in the loop and help you monitor how well your child’s day went and how they are balancing everything.

 

 

Get Involved in Extracurriculars

Children need to be encouraged to explore hobbies to discover what they like. Joining school clubs or sports teams is a great way for them to make new friends and relieve academic stress, so make sure to take an interest in their activities and attend events with them.

Play is also important. You can’t expect children to function correctly if all they do is work and don’t relax or decompress. You are raising them to be responsible adults, but that doesn’t mean you should not let them be children and live in the present. Let them play outside, hang with friends, or read a good book.

 

 

 

Celebrate Little Wins

As children going into a whole new experience, it will never be easy. Even as an adult, when you go into something new, you need time to adjust, then how much more for children. Access their progress and celebrate little wins. This will make them want to achieve more when they see how proud you are of them.

 

Remember that kids learn a lot by watching, so be what you want your children to be. Set an example using yourself; with the proper support, they can grow into responsible adults.

 

Johnson Chukwueke
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