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Is Your Child Switching Schools? Here’s How to Make It Easier

May 14, 2012 By Alex Leave a Comment

My husband and I love the area that I grew up in, and have always talked about moving back. But now that our eldest has entered elementary school, the thought of having him switch schools tugs at my heartstrings. Is it really that bad? Or can a kid handle it much easier than we think? Although we’re currently not going anywhere, many parents do have to move, or place their child in a new school for a variety of reasons. If this is you make sure to read on because Breezy Mama turned to Jennifer Little, Ph.D of Parents Teach Kids for advice on how to handle the transition.

For these questions, please keep in mind that we are talking kindergarten through 5th grade. I imagine that once we get into Junior High and High School, the advice would change. Am I correct on that?

Not really – still the same process of change. The older students would be more independent and that usually means they would find more ways of getting into trouble on their own, as they might be more gullible when meeting potential friends in the neighborhood. Some may have a greater difficulty shifting to the new friends (confidence issues) and letting go of the old ones. For both of these reasons, it is good to move while [Read more…] about Is Your Child Switching Schools? Here’s How to Make It Easier

Filed Under: How to Parent Tips Tagged With: going to a new school, how to switch schools, Jennifer Little, moving schools, school answers, schools help, switching schools, transition in schools, transition schools

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