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Parenting Tips for Easier Drop-Offs

 
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Working in a school setting, you would understand that drop-offs can be tough on both children and their parents/guardians. Clinginess and tears are common, especially during transitions like starting school, changing schools, or moving up a level.

Our latest article External link offers practical ideas for parents to help make these separations easier –and we'd love for you to share this with your school community and network.

To share this article with the families in your school and community, you can:

TRIPLE P'S PARENTING TIPS FOR POSITIVE SCHOOL DROP-OFF

We understand that school goodbyes can be tough, both on kids and parents. It is common for children to be clingy, especially during transitions like starting school, changing schools, or moving up a level. To help, we wanted to share with you the latest article from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. It has some practical, proven to work ideas that you can try to help children cope and settle well at school, keeping in mind that you know best what might make goodbyes easier. Read more at: triplep-parenting.net.au External link

NO MORE TEARS: PARENTING TIPS FOR EASIER DROP-OFFS

Working in a school setting, you would understand that drop-offs can be tough on both children and their parents/guardians. Clinginess and tears are common, especially during transitions like starting school, changing schools, or moving up a level.

Our latest article External link offers practical ideas for parents to help make these separations easier –and we'd love for you to share this with your school community and network.

WHAT IS THE ARTICLE ABOUT AND HOW CAN IT HELP FAMILIES AT YOUR SCHOOL?

The latest Triple P – Positive Parenting Program article covers separation anxiety at school and childcare drop-off. It provides practical ideas that parents and carers can try to help children cope and settle well at school, keeping in mind that they know best what might make goodbyes easier.

Strategies include having a special 'goodbye ritual' before leaving, comforting and communicating to ease fears, as well as practical ways to maintain a positive attitude, like games and role play. These strategies are adapted from the Triple P Online External link and Fear-Less Triple P Online External link programs, which provide further evidence-based tools and tips for raising confident kids.

CAN YOU HELP SHARE THIS ARTICLE?

To share this article with the families in your school and community, you can:

TRIPLE P'S PARENTING TIPS FOR POSITIVE SCHOOL DROP-OFF

We understand that school goodbyes can be tough, both on kids and parents. It is common for children to be clingy, especially during transitions like starting school, changing schools, or moving up a level. To help, we wanted to share with you the latest article from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program. It has some practical, proven to work ideas that you can try to help children cope and settle well at school, keeping in mind that you know best what might make goodbyes easier. Read more at: triplep-parenting.net.au External link

WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOUR SCHOOL

At Triple P, we understand how important your role is in guiding children's development and wellbeing, and in supporting families.

By recommending our programs or sharing this article, you can help kids and their families have a smoother start to the school year and build their confidence.

If you have any questions, or would like further support, please contact us at: connect@triplep.net

DID YOU KNOW?

Triple P has a whole range of free parenting programs, including Triple P Online External link (for parents and carers with children under 12) and Fear-Less Triple P Online External link (for parents and carers with children 6+ who are often anxious). These are just a few of the programs on offer and they're all available now at: triplep-parenting.net.au External link

You can also find us on Facebook External link and Instagram External link where we share tips and chat about topics parents want to know more about. 


Free Triple P – Positive Parenting Program® support is available thanks to funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the Parenting Education and Support Program.



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Last reviewed 04 March 2025
Last updated 04 March 2025