Whether you have a child already in preschool or one who will start preschool in the years to come, we know you’ll learn something from this episode. Elizabeth Lane is a preschool teacher at St. Anne’s-Belfield in Charlottesville, Virginia and she’s discussing how best to prepare your child for success in preschool. Listen in to hear Allison and Elizabeth discuss these topics:

– Building Independence: Discover the tools you can provide to help your child thrive in a school environment and become more self-reliant.
– Home-Based Skills: Learn about the small but mighty skills you can nurture at home to ease your child’s transition into preschool.
– Tearful Goodbyes: Navigate the challenges of drop-off time and handle both your child’s and your own emotions with grace and understanding.
– Communication is Key: Explore effective language strategies to help your child cope if they struggle to say goodbye to a caregiver.
– Reluctant Mornings: Get tips on motivating a hesitant child in those early morning hours.
– Reading Readiness: Discover when your child is developmentally ready to embark on their reading journey and whether to focus on learning to read at home

Allison refers to Episode 101. The Key to Smooth Morning Routines for the School Year

Elizabeth mentions this book – Alphabreaths – the ABCs of Mindful Breathing

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