August is “Get Ready for Kindergarten” month, and the first day of school is just around the corner! Is your child starting kindergarten? This life-changing event can be both an exciting and a scary time for you and your child. You can help your kiddo get prepared for kindergarten by talking about what to expect on the first day of school. Picture books that detail the kinds of activities that happen at school and provide strategies for dealing with separation anxiety are great tools for easing your little one’s tensions. Continue reading →