The Therapy Edit One Thing with Susie Robbins on why starting school isn't all about academics
Aug 25, 2023
Susie Robbins, behaviour expert who helps families and children thrive, shares practical ideas on starting school emotionally. She explains why emotional readiness matters more than academics. Short tips cover building independence, naming feelings, linking emotions to the body, and preventing parental burnout. Susie also introduces a simple wellbeing journal for young children.
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A Good Drop-Off Changes The Day
- Susie Robbins shared a morning where her youngest found nursery hard but that day went well and left her grounded.
- Anna Mathur reflected how parents feel relief and decompression after successful school drop-offs.
Prioritise Emotional Wellbeing Over Academics
- Do stop preparing children for school with academics and instead prioritise emotional wellbeing first.
- Susie Robbins says a strong emotional foundation helps children learn academics more effectively at school.
Let Kids Struggle (Within Limits)
- Allow children to try tasks themselves and resist the urge to rescue them immediately.
- Susie Robbins explains that letting kids problem-solve builds independence and frustration resilience for school life.
