5 steps to a happy return to school

The days are getting shorter, the pencil cases are on display and it’s time to think about the new school year. Whether your children are heading back to a familiar place or starting a new school, there is much that we can do over the coming weeks to help our children be emotionally and practically prepared.  Through helping our kids express their feelings, guiding them to plan ahead, building their confidence and reinforcing the connection, we set them up to thrive at what may well be another uncertain transition back in to the classroom.