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Keep calm and give them time to settle in and rest after school/weekends
Make sure they go to bed early and get plenty of sleep,tiredness makes everything seem worse than they are.
early nights and lots of hugs
Not to worry, get good sleep and make some nice friends
A new pencil case with secret compartments!
talking about the things they enjoyed
lots of rest, a good bedtime routine and lots of positivity towards school activities
My top tips would be to keep to a routine bed time – chat over tea about their day, don’t do anything too lively just before bedtime either, have a wind down routine so everyone is relaxed
Lots of praise for being good going to school and in school x
talking about the day and what they have been up to
Patience and positive reinforcement and lots of hugs and cuddles
praise and help
early baths and bed x
talk to them before they start and during first week and address any anxieties they may have
Lots of support and positive conversation, be organised to reduce any unneeded stress
lots of support and favourite dinners when they get home
A strong routine and talking about the day when the child comes home
Down time when they get home, lazy weekends and lots of talking.
getting plenty of sleep the night before and a good energizing breakfast 🙂
Lots of praise and early nights x
I don’t have any of my babes in school yet but I have enjoyed reading the other comments for when I do!
keep calm and give them loads of support and cuddles
being extra positive, caring, supportive and kind and establishing a good routine
Praise a help.
always be thwre to listen to any worries they have
I take a similar tract to Vosene in that I go in very soft and gentle with questioning them how they got on as children tend to clam up in the first week or so…then I try to whip up as much ‘lather’ or should I say laughter as possible – it’s the best cue for nerves! x
Lots of support and praise.
Invite their new friends to a playdate
When they were in school it was to make sure they got a decent nights sleep
Helping them prepare by telling them what’s schools like, and getting plenty of rest and play at home.
Taking a keen interest in there day and giving lots of positive encouragement.
make sure they are there on time and that they are prepared for their days and keep positive
Make sure they are eating properly and establish a good bedtime routine to combat the tiredness!
On the first day hanging around can make it worse. If you know other parents or get to know others in the area that are starting have a few playdates so they know someone there. Also pack clean spare pants an accident is imminent till they get to know the place.
A well established routine, especially bedtime! Plenty of sleep and a decent breakfast. we always do homework together and talk about their day and any future trips/events happening
make sure you decide on a routine your both happy with so they know what they are doing and are less stressed.
I stick to a strict bedtime routine to prevent tiredness. I also give them plenty of time to relax and switch off from the school day and after school activity clubs
My Grand-Daughter has just started Reception class in September. Her parents took her on twotaster days to the school plus attended the Summer Fair. School gave her a “starter pack” where she could write about her family and interests to share at the start of the school term. Her Mummy and Daddy also gradually began to tell her about her new school day, the activities she would be doing, school meals and new friends. By the time she started school she was so excited and settled in really well.
early nights and plenty of praise
Give them lots of praise and encourage them to talk about their day and really listen to them
Start the school bedtime routine at least 1 week before they go back – be organised and talk to them about it to mentally prepare them
We haven’t reached schooldays yet! With the play sessions we do have, we’re just praising her as much as we can and talking about how fun / exciting it is. 🙂
In the weeks leading up to school have lots of discussions about what school will be like. Let them be involved with buying school clothes and equipment to build anticipation.
My tip is to give them a good breakfast everyday but also provide them with a healthy lunch too.
Encourage them to talk about their day and really listen to them, early nights and be patient with them. xx
Good sleep and encourage them to be kind, they will make plenty of friends for sure x
GIve them tons of encouragement and ask lots of questions about how they day was x 🙂
My daughter has not started school yet but my son who is 14 now is also motivated to see his friends.
Have everything ready so that there is no rush on the first morning – keeping them calm 🙂
Don’t overwhelm then with questions – they get ratty! They’ll gradually open up & tell you everything in their own time.
Patience with their moods, listen to their worries, try to reassure them.
Plenty of encouragement and a calm demeanour
give them support when they need it xx
lots of encouragement andpraise and also making sure they have all their equipment and that yiou let them know that you are always there to help with homework.
my little man hasn’t started school yet, but it’s great ready all this tips 😀
Don’t have too much planned after school & at the weekend- you need to let your child rest as it would have been a really tiring time for them. Have their favourite snack ready when you pick them up. Also listen to them about how their day was- this way you can find out if there is anything they are worried/concerned about x
lots of patience, encouragement, help and advice when needed
make them a pack lunch they’ll enjoy!
My little girl starts next year so I’ve been reading the tips above. Thanks everyone.
Lots of encouragement and an open ear at all times
Early nights and a good filling breakfast before school
Early to bed and try not to ask too many questions about their day as they will be tired.
lots of praise and encouragement
early to bed and make it fun talk to them
Support and an early bedtime
Give them as much information as you can so they know what is happening each day, help them get plenty of sleep
Early nights and lots of encouragement
Keeping to a routine & Making time to chat about their day at school
Always have a snack when you pick them up
Having a really good routine, with plenty of time to rest and snack!
My child has autism and a picture of the school, his uniform and a pic of his teachers on the door helped.we talked about it daily about what would happen which reduced his anxiety
Encouraging and praise
We have a great routine here, early night and up in good time for School, having a nice breakfast together and always showing interest in the school myself.
I reward my little school goers with pens or stickers after I hear what they have been up to at school.
Routine, early nights and preparing every thing night before.
I like to try and have things planned for after school so they have something to look forward to , just simple things that they enjoy, the park, feeding the ducks, swimming etc .
Get in the school morning routine the week before school starts and make it sound exciting.
Just give lots of praise.
Encourage them, give them advice and lots of praise xxx
Special downtime to discuss the day after school with a wee snack
Lots of encouragement and a good bedtime routine x
Lots of love, hugs & kisses soon as they get home!
Ask them about their day, listen to them and maybe a little reward at the end of the week.
Prepare them for the experience, talk to them, read books, visit school etc. Encourage child to share news about their day :- in private with parent /s initially. Also they can chat to sibling /s etc if they choose. Routine :- after school change into casual clothes and prepare school uniform, school bag etc for next school day. Remember child will need assistance, give it willingly whilst praising child for participating in good routine.
Help with any homework. Provide nutritious snack. Have some outdoor playtime together possibly following evening meal. Wind down with snack and regular bedtime routine.
ask them about their day, if there’s tears wipe them away, give them a big hug whether it was a good or bad day. Support them in what ever they need, if it was a bad day tell them it will get bette when they start making friends
Lots of encouragement and keeping calm your self.
Get everything organised the night before and plenty of early nights
Organise everything the night before and keep calm in the morning!
I have started drawing an interactive timetable for the week for our son so he can see what is happening on each day as he struggles with routine! Xx
Start preparation before school starts, encouraging them to shop with you for uniform etc and read a book with them about starting school with lots of chat about what they are excited about or what their worries are. Once started make time to talk about the day with lots of praise for even the smallest achievement.
Lots of cuddles, reassurance and routine.
Make time after school to talk and find out about their day, keep to a routine with early nights so not too tired and enjoy the experience together
You wouldn’t like to be alone at school so if you see anyone stood or playing alone go talk to them as you would like that too
patience and plenty of reassurance
reassurance and early nights
talk about the day after school and what your childs hopes are for the next day
make it all seem exciting and a new adventure!
It’s about organisation and making it fun despite the pressure and hard work the youngsters have these days even at 6
Early baths and bed time
Talk about it for weeks before, take them yourself and collect them yourself for at least the first week. Listen, really listen, when they tell you about it at the end of each day.
Talk to them about school then relaxing bathtimes and early to bed
plenty of positive comments and lots of hugs
Take them a snack for when you meet them to keep their blood sugar up, keep things calm and simple at home and have an early night
A good breakfast, a few early nights and lots of hugs and encouragements
Have clothes and things ready in the mornings, so its calm and not too stressful for your child. Early nights and time to chill after school and at weekends.
Dont make a big fuss they are fine soon as we leave them
lots of praise helps xx
Everything prepared for them the night before and also have a sticker chart on good behavior and get ready for school 🙂
Plenty of praise 🙂
Consistency, keep the same routine when you say bye. I always wait for my son to wave through window before I leave. As he’s going in, if he seems uneasy I say “quick, run to the window and wave” and he seems to snap out of it.
Plenty of praise and encouragement