Your child has just left for school and as you are walking away from the bus stop, what are your thoughts? I am sure that you are telling yourself, "Oh please let this be a good year with no teasing and no bullying but on a positive note, being able to make some new friends." Now that you will probably be nervous awaiting your child's conversation about his new teacher, the children in his class and the work requirements, go get some exercise. By taking a walk, a run or a few minutes on an elliptical trainer, you will calm down enough to wait out the six hours or so until your child comes home with "the report."
A few suggestions here: As much as you just cannot wait for his news, as he comes off of the bus, do not ask any questions for a few minutes. Perhaps take him for an ice cream cone or for a short walk and wait for him to tell you the details of his first day. I know this requires patience, but your child needs to feel in control of when he tells you the details of his day as well as which details he tells you.
I hope that this information helps. Comments?
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