Worried your child won't adjust

This is the most common worry among parents choosing a school for the first time, and for very good reason.

What to know

1Most children take months to adjust, not weeks. A rocky start is normal, not a sign you chose the wrong school.
2Schools with a transition program or orientation for new students make the first stretch easier for both child and parent.
3Talking with your child every day during the first 4–6 weeks helps you catch problems early, before they grow into something bigger.

Visit the school with your child before term starts, so the place feels familiar.
Choose a school with an orientation program for new students.
Talk with your child about school every day, and listen more than you advise.
Reach out to the homeroom teacher directly in the first week.

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Worried you'll choose wrong and have to transfer

Transferring schools isn't a failure. It happens more often than you'd think.

Worried your child will be too stressed

Worrying about your child's mental health is a sign of a good parent, not an overreaction.

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