Your child is not Failing: Misconceptions on Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten readiness is on a lot of parent’s mind as they child approaches this big milestone, but the pressure it can place on parents (and kids) can be a lot. 

On this episode I welcome Susie Allison, who is a former kindergarten teacher and has a Masters in Education, author, blogger, mom and creator of Busy Toddler to discuss : 

• Why kindergarten readiness has become stressful 
• Why these standards have changed and are they developmentally appropriate? 
• What we should be focusing on guiding them instead prior to Kindergarten 

Find out more about Susie Allison on her website Busytoddler.com or via Instagram @busytoddler

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