The decision of sending your child to the boarding school is the biggest decision for your child. There are lots of myths about the boarding schools, and for a child going to a boarding school can be a nightmare, in that case, there are certain tips which can help you to make your child Boarding School Ready:
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Talk to your child:
Talk to your child about how they are feeling whether they may be excited, anxious or both. Try to convince your child that the feelings are normal and every child feels the same. Even if you as a parent is struggling with the idea of your child going away to school, try to be positive and enthusiastic when talking with your child.
Tender your child:
Let your child know that what you are doing is good for their future and you love them the most. Ensure them that you are sending them to their good future and it will help them to have a bright future and will make them independent.
Homesickness:
It is not just about missing the home but it is also about the lack of love and care which they feel at the boarding school, so being a parent it is most important that at least during the initial months of joining the boarding school, Parents should present them with memorabilia that he/she can take along and safeguard them that they are just a call away from them.
Make them positive about making friends:
Not every child is same so prepare your child to make friends which will be like the family at the boarding school. Introduce your child to their roommates in front of you so that he/she will be comfortable with them before you leave.
Healthy Learning Habits:
Talk to your child about the healthy learning habits as they are away from home so that they will adopt healthy habits which will make them feel good mentally and physically. Before leaving from home teach them healthy eating, making their bed, managing their time and getting enough sleep.