09/03/2025
✨ Happy Back to School from EC OT! ✨
This time of year can bring up many different feelings for families, children, and caregivers—excitement, relief, nervousness, and even some sadness. With all this change, it’s normal to notice shifts in our kids too.
As we begin the new school year, we want to remind you:
🌿 You cannot care for others if you do not first take care of yourself.
🌿 To be an effective co-regulator, you must feel regulated yourself.
🌿 Children are still learning and often doing the very best they can with the skills and energy they have.
🌿 After months off, it may take a few weeks for kids to find their rhythm again—give them time, patience, and grace.
🌿 New people, new routines, and new environments can feel overwhelming—plan after-school time intentionally to support smoother transitions.
🌿 Don’t put too much pressure on yourself—you are doing your best, too.
As caregivers, we pour so much into our children. Sometimes the best thing we can do is pause, take a breath, and remind ourselves we are doing our best as well.
Wishing you and your children a smooth and successful transition back to school this year! 🎉
— The EC OT Team
