04/09/2026
✨🎒Starting school is a BIG change for little ones!🎒✨
For our children who have recently left nursery and started their school journey, these first few weeks can be a wave of emotions from excitement, exhaustion and sometimes overwhelming😴
You may notice that your child seems to “hold it together” all day at school, only to come home and have a huge emotional release💥
Big feelings, tears, anger, silence, tiredness, refusing requests or seeming completely overwhelmed can all be signs that they’ve simply run out of emotional energy🫠
Children view home as their safe place🏡
Sometimes, that means home is where all those feelings finally come out💥
Instead of asking lots of questions or adding more demands to your little one after a long school day, try offering:
✨ Quiet time and decompression
✨ A favourite snack and plenty of water
✨ Low-demand, calm surroundings
✨ Cuddles or space - whichever they need
✨ Reassurance that they are safe
✨ Plenty of rest and connection
✨ Simple words such as “You’ve worked so hard today”, “We can just rest now.”
Remember, a difficult homecoming doesn’t necessarily mean school is going badly or they are struggling at school. It can just be a sign that your child has used all their energy to manage a very big day❤️
For our nursery leavers, starting school is a huge transition. Let’s give them the time, understanding and emotional safety they need while they find their feet🌱🎒
Be the anchor in their storm💛
