The first indicator for our family that school will begin soon, is the information we find jammed into our mailbox. Health forms, procedure forms, permission slips, school supply requirements, and welcome letters are included. With four children, age 3–12 we receive an abundance of information.

Each one of my children is handling this anticipated transition differently. I ask myself as a mother, How can I support each one of my children through this process? How much do I participate? How will my feelings and anxieties effect their experience? What will this transition be like for me?

I honestly think I look forward to the beginning of school with less enthusiasm than my children. I love summer with my kids. I love the relaxed nature of summer days. I love that it gets lighter earlier and stays lighter later.

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