EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 24 MIN
When Is a Child Ready for School? Starting Preschool and Moving to the Next Grade
from The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health · host Redd Rock Music
Have you wondered when your child will be ready for school, or worried they’re falling behind? What does research say about preschool: which kids need it, does development matter, and is there a “right” age to begin? What if your first grader is struggling with reading – will repeating a grade help? Learn how early reading skills develop, why some children fall behind, what schools are supposed to provide for support, and what the research says about holding kids back. Here’s a clear framework for making these decisions based on your child. Send your questions to [email protected] or message me online here. Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Have you wondered when your child will be ready for school, or worried they’re falling behind? What does research say about preschool: which kids need it, does development matter, and is there a “right” age to begin? What if your first grader is struggling with reading – will repeating a grade help? Learn how early reading skills develop, why some children fall behind, what schools are supposed to provide for support, and what the research says about holding kids back. Here’s a clear framework for making these decisions based on your child. Send your questions to [email protected] or message me online here. Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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