No one becomes a parent until you have a child. Parenting is one process that does not come with a blueprint, and everything is trial and error until you get into the groove.
The first time a child stays away from the parent is when he joins a playschool or kindergarten. It could create separation anxiety for both the child and the parent. If not dealt with care, this could result in the child developing a dislike towards the school. A little preparation is all that is required to ease the transition.
Neuropsychologist Dr. Neelima Ranjith suggests keeping the kid away from you for a while and monitoring the behaviour will be a good idea. If you have parents who stay nearby, you can leave the child with them for a couple of hours. It will help both the parent and the child realise how the separation feels. Always paint a colourful picture of the school to the kid. Mention all the fun times a playschool offers and the friends she will have.
It could create separation anxiety for both the child and the parent
As far as the parent is concerned, the moment you had the child, you knew that at some point in time, he would leave your lap and start the academic journey.
So buckle up! Let’s make the child kindergarten ready.
Follow a Routine
Develop a sleep pattern at the earliest. If the child would sleep only when the parent does, then find ways to make it early. If that is not possible, lie down with the child until he sleeps, and then you can return to your remaining work.
Rise Early
The waking hour should be well planned so that the child will have sufficient time for the morning routine, including breakfast. Never send the child to school with an empty stomach and find peace in packing the breakfast. The child may not get time to eat unless it is snack time. An early riser will be hungry by breakfast time and can be fed fuss-free.
Be Self-reliant
Children of working parents without a support system at home will be spending time at daycare after the class. When that is the case, it is essential to teach the child to become independent at the earliest. Toilet training should be the priority over teaching the alphabet. Making him independent in doing the primary needs is essential than knowing the alphabet and numbers.
Develop Communication Skills
The child should be able to communicate effectively. Make sure he has sufficient vocabulary to express his basic needs when required. The child should know that he can ask for help when necessary.
Parenting is a skill mastered when you are determined to put in the effort. Gather information from experts, but use only those that work for you and your child. Every child is unique, and so are you.
Happy Parenting!!!
