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First Day Tips For Parents Oran Park is a lucky suburb to have so many options when it comes to picking the right school for your child, but it can also be a nervous time for both child and parents, particularly when it’s their first time. Local Oran Park resident Laura Alarcon faced this challenge last year when her little girl Marley started Kindergarten at Oran Park Public School. Like every family going through this, both needed to adjust to such a big change. Looking back on the past year, we asked Laura what her top tips would be for other families who have children starting school. 1. Let them choose: Get them involved in picking their lunch box and drink bottles. Doing this gives them more input and they tend to look after them better. 2. Label Everything: In just one year, 2 jumpers and 4 hats were lost. By putting your child’s name on everything it helps with lost property and saves money by not having to replace items. 3. What’s for lunch: Let them help with making their lunch, this way they choose what they like and there will be less wastage at the end of the day. 4. Preparation: Get into a routine where they get clothes and bag ready the night before. This creates less stress in the mornings. 5. Let go: Laura’s final and most important tip is to let them go and have fun, lots of parents think they will be scared; but most kids are more ready than parents are to let go. The first day will always be the hardest. Pack the tissues, prepare the hugs and enjoy watching your child grow and embark on this exciting journey. Marley’s first day with parents Laura & Cristian | Image Supplied
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