• Episode 11 Grade Primary Kickoff: Preparing Your Child for Day One Part 1
    Aug 25 2024

    Episode 11: Grade Primary Kickoff: Preparing Your Child for Day One Part 1, I will discuss preparing for that monumental first day of Grade Primary. I will address some of the most common concerns parents have, providing reassurance and practical tips to help you and your child feel ready for this transition. I will talk about what you can do to ease the journey into this new stage of life and the practical preparations that can make all the difference on that first day.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 10: Prepping Little Fingers: Fine Motor Development and the Path to Printing Success
    Aug 16 2024

    Episode 10: Prepping Little Fingers: Fine Motor Development and the Path to Printing Success, I will discuss the world of fine motor skills - a key component in preparing your child for Grade Primary. I will discuss what exactly are fine motor skills and why fine motor skills are important to practice before starting school. I will provide activities you can do with your child to practice strengthening their fine motor skills and how you can start teaching your child how to hold a pencil properly.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 9: Personal and Bathroom Hygiene at Home and at School
    Aug 11 2024

    Episode 9: Personal and Bathroom Hygiene at Home and at School, I will discuss how to talk to your child about hygiene, how to train them in these essential skills, and make the process as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. I will provide ideas and tips to get you started on this journey.

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    37 mins
  • Episode 8:Talking to Your Child About School
    Aug 6 2024

    Episode 8:Talking to Your Child About School, I will discuss why it's so important to have lots of small talks with your child about what school is and how you can do it effectively. I will discuss the different parts of the school you can talk to your child about, what the day will look like, any anxieties or fears they may have and much more. I will provide a how-to-guide to get you started with your talks.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 7: Establishing an Evening Routine for School Readiness (A Deeper Dive)
    Aug 1 2024

    Episode 7: Establishing an Evening Routine for School Readiness (A Deeper Dive), I will dive deeper into the topic of establishing an evening/bedtime routine for school readiness. I will discuss common mistakes, myths and problems and how a parent can try to avoid them when creating an evening/bedtime routine. I will provide strategies and tips on how you can start to establish an evening/bedtime routine right away.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 6 - Establishing a Morning Routine for School (A Deeper Dive)
    Jul 28 2024

    Episode 6: Establishing a Morning Routine for School Readiness (A Deeper Dive), I will dive deeper into the topic of establishing a morning routine for school readiness. I will discuss common mistakes, fears and frustration and how a parent can try to avoid them when creating a morning routine. I will provide strategies and tips on how you can start to establish a morning routine right away.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 5 - Establishing and Practicing Routines at Home - Morning and Evening Routines
    Jul 25 2024

    Episode 5: Establishing and Practicing Routines at Home - Morning and Evening Routines, I will discuss the importance of establishing and practicing a morning and night routine. I will provide tips on how you can start to establish each of these routines.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 4 - Establishing and Practicing School Routines at Home - Snack and Lunch Time
    Jul 21 2024

    Episode 4: Establishing and Practicing School Routines at Home - Snack and Lunch Time, I will discuss the importance of establishing and practicing school routines at home, specifically involving your child in packing their own snack and lunch in their lunch bag. I will provide tips on how you can involve your child in picking out and packing their own school lunch bag.

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    16 mins