It's natural to want to protect your child and be with him in new situations such as the start of school, but it's also healthy to take a step back and watch him flourish. A good compromise is volunteering to work in the classroom. It can benefit you as well as the teacher. As your child gains independence, keep in mind that cuddles and hugs aren't to be forgotten. A child's world grows in these years, but it can be scary.
Reassurance is a positive thing.
16 Library Continue to visit the public library on a regular basis. Don't forget the occasional trip to the county library, which is usually grander in scale and impressive to those who love books. Don't Forget Friends Summer friendships can be lasting friendships, but they need to be cultivated. Don't lose sight of friends as school approaches. There's room for the old as well as the new.