Adapting to Kindergarten Without Problems

The first days at kindergarten are most often accompanied by children’s tears and parents’ confusion. Can this period be made calmer, with no extra worries? An expert in child–parent relationships and practicing psychologist Надежда Махмутова will show how to help a child gently and competently get used to a new stage of life.

In the book, you’ll find a clear step-by-step adaptation plan and an analysis of typical mistakes adults make during this time. You’ll learn how to get ready for kindergarten without tantrums, to adjust the sleep and meal routine in advance, to reduce your own anxiety, and to establish constructive contact with the teacher. The author will suggest rituals that make morning separation easier and share recommendations on how to get sick less often. This book will help make kindergarten a comfortable and beloved place where the child can develop and make friends.