Check out this article on examiner.com called “Parenting and Education 101: How do you prepare for the first day of kindergarten?” Maya Creedman gives some suggestions to parents for dealing with their child’s first day at kindergarten. This is a succinct and helpful article. There is one sentence in particular that I liked, “If your child is nervous or clingy on the first day, you might try asking her what would make her feel more comfortable.”

Often parents forget that this simple question can achieve many things. Your child will feel respected because you checked in with them. Above all, you may get an answer that will really help you help them deal with their feelings. Often they know exactly what they need. This should never be overlooked.

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Marsha Jacobson is author of "Boom... Boom... Boom...: A Story to Raise Your Child's Emotional Intelligence". She is a regular contributor of mychildfeels.com and you can visit her website at marshajacobson.com.