Its Time For Yet Another Year At School........

t's that time of the year again. Early mornings, time tables, packed lunches, home work, classes, PTA meetings...you're back to your hectic routine.

Back to school often means changes for children and families: the first day of kindergarten or first grade; new pre-schools or child care settings; new classrooms and new teachers. Making a smooth transition between home and school can help children feel good about themselves.

Transitions are exciting opportunities for children to learn and grow. Parents and early childhood professionals share a role in making children feel safe and secure as they move to new educational settings. Of course, such milestones in children's lives can cause anxiety, too. Strengthening the ties between school programmes and families will help create smooth transitions for both parents and children.