Supporting Children through School Transitions

School transitions can be hard—and not just for the kids, but for parents, too! Our guest, child development expert and author, Deborah Farmer-Kris, has tips for making school transitions a little smoother. Whether your child is struggling to get out the door in the morning, experiencing anxiety in the classroom or melting down when they get home, Deborah has advice to ease your back-to-school transition.Resources: Learn more about our guest, Deborah Farmer-Kris at parenthood365.com and enjoy her picture book series with your kidsCheck out the CDC’s tips for Helping Children Transition Back to SchoolFrom the Archives: For those of you with a new middle schooler, check out our episode with Phyllis Fagell for helpful tipsRead “Get Your Routine Back on Track” in PTA’s Our Children online magazine