How to prepare children to return to school?
Dr. Anjana Kannoth, Paediatrics, and Neonatology (Specialist) , Aster Hospital, Mankhool With schools intending to re-open in September in UAE, there are a few aspects that parents can keep in mind while preparing their young ones to go back to their old routine in the New Normal. Tackling the challenge of returning to school and following of routine after so long: Begin preparing them for school, weeks ahead of the actual re-opening: Waking up as per school hours, going to bed early, could be some ways to bring back the routine in their lives. This will help in the easy transition from being at home all day to going to school every day. Help your children stick to their routines and make learning playful. Make certain that a good portion of leisure time activity is active, both mentally and physically. Assure them of safety at school: Children may worry or feel scared to return to school after all the news and speculations about how deadly the pandemic. Parents can talk to...