Parenting advice for school preparation and building child confidence

Guidance is available for parents to help children navigate the transition to school and overcome social anxiety. To prepare a child for their first school experience, parents are encouraged to familiarize them with the school environment through visits or videos, introduce them to new peers to build social circles, and establish a consistent daily routine involving set times for waking, eating, and studying.

To address issues with public speaking or shyness, experts suggest avoiding comparisons between children and their peers, as such comparisons can damage self-esteem. Instead, parents should foster an open environment at home where children feel safe expressing themselves and provide praise when the child makes an effort to communicate.