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	Podcast:		How Not to Screw Up Your Kids
	Episode:		Bucket Emptying: First Day at School Jitters
	Category:		Kids & family
	Duration:		00:29:33
	Publish Date:		2025-08-24 23:30:00
	Description:		The first day at a new school can be a scary experience for many children, as well as us parents! But what do you do if your kid is super nervous? We often feel like the bad guy making them go in when they clearly don’t want to, even when we know it’s the best thing for them, so in this week’s bucket emptying episode, I give you my ten top tips for managing those first day jitters. So pour yourself a cuppa, find a comfy seat, and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:21 - It’s normal to feel nervous 05:33 - Active listening 09:28 - Pulling back bedtime 13:28 - Role play problem solving 14:55 - Prep ourselves 18:03 - Protect their energy 21:35 - A happy child is more likely to learn 24:51 - Pulling everything together
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