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The Christmas pageant has been and gone, Father Christmas has arrived and it is time to decorate the Christmas tree. What kind of Christmas tree will your family have? Will it be a real pine tree that you buy from a special place or a branch from a gum tree? Does your family have an artificial one that you take down and put up every year?
The first day of starting anything new can be a very stressful time your child. As the big day approaches, talk about what might happen, who will be there and what they can do if a problem occurs. Creating routines and having a dry run can help to reduce anxiety as your child will begin to understand what to expect.
Spring is nearly here and September is show month. Explore with your child all the different types of shows that are held. Explain that there are country shows and big city shows. Talk to your child about what they might see at a small local show compared to a big city show. If you are going to go to the show with your child make a plan of what you want to see, do and eat before you go.
Instead of buying wrapping paper and gift bags this year you could try to make your own. Your child could help you. Talk about what kind of wrapping paper you want to make. You could draw pictures, create dotty paper using stickers that are round, or use paint to create different designs.
