Navigating Transitions: How to Help Your Kids Starting Childcare or School with Gen Muir

Transitions are part of every parenting journey, but they can often feel overwhelming—for both parents and kids! In this episode, I sit down with parenting expert Gen Muir to discuss navigating these pivotal moments with confidence and connection for both your child and you.

From starting daycare or school to navigating new situations, we dive into the common challenges children face during these transitions. Gen shares her expert tips on managing big emotions, building resilience, and creating a safe space for your little ones during times of change. We also explore how you can stay emotionally grounded as a parent amidst all the chaos (we know this can be challenging!).

This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt insights that every working mum needs in her toolkit. If you’re navigating or preparing for a big change such as starting daycare or school this conversation will leave you feeling equipped, inspired, and ready to tackle those transitions with a smile.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The emotional impact of transitions on kids and how to support them
• Why connection is key and how to strengthen your bond with your child during big changes
• Simple strategies to help your kids—and yourself—manage those tricky emotions
• How to create "pregame chats" and post-event moments that ease the adjustment process
• Hacks for balancing your own emotions while juggling the mental load with your children 

Resources and Links

Connect with Gen Muir on Instagram: @ConnectedParentingAU

Visit Gen’s website: connectedparenting.com.au

Check out Gen’s book: Little People, Big Feelings

 

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Let's connect on Instagram @workingmummacommunity

Get your free 'How to share the mental load' checklist workingmumma.com.au/mental-load/

 

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