A new school year can bring excitement, but it can also bring uncertainty, worry, and big emotions. Children may be adjusting to a different classroom, a new teacher, unfamiliar classmates, and changes to their daily routine. Even children who enjoy school may need time and support before they feel comfortable again. Preparing for school involves more than buying supplies and choosing a first day outfit. Children also need emotional preparation, predictable routines, and reas

Many parents want their children to feel more confident. But confidence is often misunderstood. Children rarely become confident before trying something new. More often, confidence develops after they have opportunities to practice, make mistakes, solve problems, and discover that they can handle challenges. Confidence Comes From Doing Children build confidence when they are encouraged to: try new experiences practice difficult skills work through frustration ask for help whe

Building confidence is something many parents hope to see in their children. But confidence is often misunderstood. Many people believe children need confidence before they try something new. In reality, confidence usually develops after children have opportunities to practice, make mistakes, and experience success over time. Confidence Is Built Through Experience Children develop confidence when they are encouraged to: try new activities solve problems practice skills work t