Ep 8 | 4-5 years: Letting go at the school gate

About this episode

The episode discusses preparing children and parents for the transition to school, focusing on readiness and emotional aspects.

How do you prepare your child — and yourself — for one of the biggest parenting milestones so far: starting school? Welcome to the final episode of Parents' Group , season 4 of It Can’t Hurt To Ask by Queensland Health. This week, your hosts Steph, Alex and Caitlin talk about what it means to send your little one off to school, whether they’re ready, whether you’re ready, or whether you're still figuring that out. We’re joined by clinical nurse, Mel, who shares what school readiness really looks like (spoiler: it’s not about counting to 100) and how to navigate everything from routines and emotional independence to your own feelings of grief, pride and identity shifts as a parent. You’ll also hear from Chris and Hannah as they thoughtfully prepare their daughter, who has ADHD, for her first year at school, and reflect on what they’ve learned along the way. Resources: If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental wellbeing, support is available. In an emergency always call Triple Zero (000). The following services can provide help and counselling to you in non-emergency situations. 13HEALTH : call 13 43 25 84 and talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steph, Alex, Caitlin

Guest: Mel

Topics covered

• school readiness
• parenting milestones
• emotional independence
• ADHD
• parental feelings
• routines

Keywords

• starting school
• parenting
• mental wellbeing
• ADHD
• emotional support
• school routines
• parental identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Queensland Health