3079: How to Actually Be Ready For Kindergarten by Jen of This Time of Mine on Parenting Tips

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3079: Jen from This Time of Mine encourages parents to focus less on academic checklists and more on practical life skills that help children feel confident and independent as they begin kindergarten. From finding the bathroom to asking for help and making friends, these simple preparations can make the transition smoother and help kids enjoy their new school experience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thistimeofmine.com/how-to-actually-be-ready-for-kindergarten/ Quotes to ponder: "Teach them that it’s ok to speak up and ask for help, especially when they’re unsure." "Remind them that it’s ok to feel nervous when they meet new people. And coach them on how to ask kids to play." "They’re going to be just fine. There’s a lot of change and learning that will happen, but they’ll figure it out. And so will you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices