The first week of settling in: five tips for parents
15 September 2026
· 1 min
Short goodbyes, a favourite toy and the same time each day. Small habits make a big difference.
Keep goodbyes short and calm; a long farewell unsettles a child more.
A favourite toy from home is welcome. Come at the same time each day and collect at the same time.
Tears are normal. The teacher will message you to say how quickly your child settled.