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5 Ways To Support Your Kids Every Back-to-School Transition

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5 Ways To Support Your Kids Every Back-to-School Transition

There are a few things that parents can take note of to make their kids' back-to-school transitions smooth and gentle. 

Our kids always go through a back-to-school transition after every holiday, term break, or grade advancement. Starting a new academic year can sometimes be scary, especially for kids who have not been in school for a long time. 

It will not always be easy for parents to prepare their kids and get them ready to go to school. The primary reason why it becomes an uneasy task is that school transition can be challenging for kids.

In this article, you’ll read:

  • 5 Ways To Support Your Kids Every Back-to-School Transition
  • School Holidays in Singapore for the Year 2022

Before the school year starts, children usually spend most of their time at home. Kids can never avoid a few adjustments they need to experience as they face back-to-school transitions.

These moments usually lead our kids to be anxious or nervous about returning to school. Because of this, we encourage more parents to show their support to ensure smooth and easy transitions.

Additionally, aside from the preparation, it would also be better for parents to list all the essential back-to-school dates in Singapore. To make things easier for you, check out what we compiled below!

5 Ways To Support Your Kids Every Back-to-School Transition

mum helping daughter with shoe - back-to-school transition

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Each back-to-school transition is never really easy for both students and their parents. However, if you are a parent, keep in mind that there is no reason for you to lose hope. 

During this time of anxiety, we need to show our support to their kids to ease their worries and frustrations. Here are a few ways you can support your children in their every back-to-school transition: 

A Good Routine Before the School Year Starts

The first thing parents can do to prepare their children to go back to school is to open school-related conversations with them. You can ask them about their expectations as soon as their return to school. 

After that, make sure to know the things concerning the necessity of your child. You can focus on the things that can be challenging for them. 

It would be helpful if you would focus more on their routine. For instance, waking up early can be challenging for your child. Parents also need to slowly shift their children’s sleeping schedule.

To keep the nerves at bay, we suggest trying to teach your child simple meditation. With that, you can gradually adjust their morning routine a few weeks before school starts and help them de-stress beforehand. 

Pay Attention to the State of Their Mental Health

One of the best things parents can do for their children is to be mindful of their children’s feelings and mental health. It would be best for you to observe and ask how they feel about their back-to-school transition. 

Make sure that the conversation is non-judgmental so that your child may be able to open everything up. It would be best if you always kept in mind the importance of listening so you may never invalidate their feelings.

toddler in fathers arms

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Listening is the best thing parents can do, allowing them to see their children’s point of view. It could also create a safe space for children to open up to their parents more comfortably. 

It would also be helpful if parents could cheer their children up before the beginning of the classes. Ensure that your children understand how important it is to study and socialise with other people simultaneously. 

Provide Kids With Some Reading Materials

Reading books can be very beneficial for people, most especially when they are preparing for something that is yet to come. In your child’s case, reading books about transitions and emotions can help them successfully adjust while having fun. 

Fortunately, there are various good books created for children that they can definitely enjoy. The books can be even more meaningful if you, as a parent, will be the one to read them to the kids. 

Maintain an Optimistic Environment

Creating a healthy and pleasing environment for children is the best thing parents can do to keep things positive. In truth, creating a safe space for your kids at home helps motivate them when facing different challenges.

Aside from that, it would also be beneficial for kids to hear positive things from adults, especially their parents. When there is a chance, compliment or praise your child’s effort, no matter how small. 

Learning the Problem-Solving Skills From Parents

Problem-solving is one essential skill that every individual should learn and hone. Concerning this, it would be better if children could learn first-hand from their parents. 

You may also solve problems together. You can make a plan and figure out a good solution with your kids. However, parents also need to remember the different problems that their kids must learn to solve by themselves.

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School Holidays in Singapore for the Year 2022

Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) released the list of holidays on its website for the year 2022. Parents must take note of these back-to-school dates in Singapore:

Primary and Secondary School Holidays

Between Terms 3 and 4 Starts on the 3rd of September 2022 and finishes on the 11th of September 2022
End of School Year Holidays Starts on the 19th of November 2022 and finishes on the 31st of December 2022

Junior Colleges Holidays 2022

Between Terms 3 and 4 Starts on the 3rd of September 2022 and finishes on the 11th of September 2022
End of School Year Holidays Starts on the 26th of November 2022 and finishes on the 31st of December 2022

Millenia Institute Holidays 2022

Between Terms 3 and 4 Starts on the 3rd of September 2022 and finishes on the 11th of September 2022
End of School Year Holidays Starts on the 26th of November 2022 and finishes on the 31st of December 2022

Other Scheduled School Holidays 2022

Teacher’s Day 2 September 2022 | Friday
Children’s Day (For Primary and Secondary Students) 7 October 2022 | Friday


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