Sending kids to school for the very first time can be nerve-racking as a parent. You might feel overwhelmed trying to remember, “Did I pack everything they need?” Or “What if I forgot something important?” And most importantly, “Will they be okay?”
If you are a parent who has already been through this, what would your advice be to parents sending their children to school for the first time?
Do you have school shopping tips, such as products they might need and where to find them?
Can you give advice on managing the anxiety parents might feel as they send their kids off?
Are there skills you think are vital for children to have before starting school that might make the transition smoother?
Let us know any advice you have in the comments or in the anonymous form below. Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed post!