04/09/2026
Your child doesn't need to stop missing you. They need to learn that missing you and being okay can exist at the same time.
The first week is done… and sometimes this is when reality kicks in.
Your child might be tired, emotional, clingy or missing you more than you expected. 💜
That’s completely normal.
We’ve shared 6 simple Back-to-School Confidence Boosters for Parents, with practical ideas to help your child feel secure, settled and confident as they find their feet.
📚 From Owl Babies and The Invisible String to bedtime, play, breathing and celebrating those tiny wins.
Read the full blog here:
https://playact.ie/the-first-week-is-done-now-the-real-settling-in-begins/