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Sep 4, 2021 7 tweets 4 min read Read on X
There has been a lot of talk of preparing new school starters over the last few weeks and lots of discussions about how to help them with big feelings as they settle in, but one huge missing part of the conversation is talking about how the *parents* feel. Image
Your child starting school is a huge deal for you too, but there’s far less advice to help you with your feelings. Image
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So, for those with new school (or nursery/preschool) starters, how are you feeling?

#startingschool #backtoschool #firstdayofschool Image

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