New to Primary School: How can Parents best Prepare their Child?

Entering Primary School for the first time often bring both a sense of excitement and nervousness for both parent and child. How can parents prepare their children for successful transition to Primary School?Joining our host, Susan Koh, is mother of two, Adelene Chan. In preparing a child for entering Primary School, Susan and Adelene discuss parenting approaches, life skills a parent hopes to instill in their child and how parents can help their child adapt to new environments, routines and friends.Adelene has been married to Daryl since 2011 and have 1 newly minted Primary schooler and 1 preschooler. She prizes in being a good friend and revels in the joy that others experience, and journeys with others through tough times. She deeply believes that every relationship can do with more compassion and grace. Adelene also gets to do that through her work as a communication manager in a non-profit orgranisation.---If you are struggling to provide the support you feel your child needs through transition, our team at Focus on the Family Singapore is available to listen and journey with you. For more details on Counselling, visit www.family.org.sg/counselling.---If you have enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser. It'll be very helpful for others to find our podcast. You can also help us by copying this link www.family.org.sg/parentedpodcast to share with your friends.You can also support us by giving monthly. We appreciate your generous giving as every dollar helps to sustain our efforts in strengthening families. Do note that if you are based in Singapore, one-time gifts above SGD$50 or monthly donations above SGD$10 are eligible for 250% tax-deductible benefits.