This Month’s Challenge: Embrace Change Together!
Summer is around the corner and it’s all about transitions—whether it’s shifting into summer routines or welcoming big family changes like a move or a new sibling. The challenge? Supporting your child in managing these transitions with confidence and calm. By preparing together, you can help reduce worry and make changes feel exciting instead of overwhelming.
Your Action Plan: Steps to Navigate Change with Ease
1. Prepare for the Summer Shift
Create a visual summer calendar to mark activities and key dates. Maintain consistent routines for wake-up, mealtimes, and bedtime to provide stability. Talk about what’s coming next, whether it’s camp, family vacations, or quieter days at home.
2. Handle Big Family Changes
Use books or stories to explain events like moving or a new sibling. Encourage your child to share their feelings and validate their emotions. Involve them in tasks like packing a toy or preparing the baby’s room.
3. Strategies to Reduce Worry or Fear
Use social stories or role-play to prepare for new experiences. Teach calming techniques like deep breathing, muscle relaxation, or using a fidget tool. Create a “transition kit” with comfort items, like a favorite stuffed animal, book, or calming playlist.
The Good News: Growth Through Change!
With your guidance, transitions become opportunities for your child to build adaptability and resilience. Here’s what you may notice:
- More confidence approaching new situations.
- Improved ability to manage big feelings like nervousness or excitement.
- Stronger connections as your family tackles changes together.
Transitions can be challenging, but they’re also moments of growth. With preparation, patience, and love, you can help your child feel supported and ready for what’s ahead.
Neuro-Affirming Tip: Meeting Your Child Where They Are
Every child processes change differently. Use their unique strengths to guide transitions—whether that means offering extra visual supports, allowing quiet downtime, or engaging them in familiar sensory activities to ease worry or fear.
Growing Together with ICT
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