Are you wondering if your child is ready to start grade 1? Don’t worry, many parents are in the same boat and that’s why we are here to help. Our host, Vanessa Pickford, is joined by psychologist, Bettie Rall, to provide insight into the meaning of school readiness, what you should do if your child's teacher has recommended that you hold your child back another year and more. 

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Check out these golden moments: 

[00:04:38] How to know if your child is ready to be attending school using school readiness tests etc. 

[00:07:42] How learning disabilities and neurological differences could potentially affect school readiness 

[00:09:39] The difference between girls' and boys' school readiness ages. 

[00:11:53] Suggestions for the gifted child.

[00:15:57] The relationship between screen time and school readiness levels for children. 

[00:20:39] The five key areas of assessing school readiness as parents.

[00:24:55] Advice for a mom who is really struggling with a child with separation anxiety.

[00:29:35] Physical hindrances to school readiness. 

[00:36:10] How to nurture the social skills of an only child. 

Links you should know about:  

Sign up for Mediclinic Prime: https://forms.mediclinic.co.za/prime

Mediclinic Prime Page: https://www.mediclinic.co.za/en/corporate/mediclinicprime.html

Info on school and ADHD: https://www.mediclinicinfohub.co.za/

School readiness assessment: https://www.worksheetcloud.com/blog/is-your-child-ready-for-grade-1-here-are-5-key-areas-to-assess/ 

Bettie Rall’s website: https://emotionalwellbeing.co.za/

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