Navigating Back-to-School Post-Pandemic

The first few weeks of a new school term often bring a mix of excitement and anxiety, especially if your child is starting Primary One. For many parents, this milestone marks a significant chapter, filled with both anticipation and challenges. Post-pandemic cohorts, in particular, face a unique set of adjustments.

How can you better support your little one—and yourself—beyond the first week of school?

In this insightful podcast episode from Work It, hosts Hui Wong and Vaisali Prabhakaran sit down with Mrs Lily Chew, founder of Lil’ but Mighty Education Centre and mother of four, including a young one who has just started Primary One. Drawing from her professional expertise and personal experience, Lily shares practical strategies and heartfelt advice for parents navigating this exciting yet overwhelming journey.

What You’ll Learn:

• Tips for Easing the Transition: Discover simple, actionable ways to help your child settle into the Primary One routine.
• Post-Pandemic Challenges: Gain insights into how the pandemic has shaped the early schooling experience and how to address these unique hurdles.
• Balancing Emotions: Learn how to manage the inevitable jitters as both a parent and a child embarking on this new phase.

Whether you’re a first-time Primary One parent or revisiting this milestone with a younger child, this conversation promises to offer fresh perspectives and encouragement.

Take a moment for yourself, grab a cup of tea, and tune in to this thoughtful discussion. Let’s walk this journey together—one step at a time.

👉 Listen to the podcast here: Things You Should Look Out for Your Little One This Back-to-School Season.

Your parenting village starts here at Lil’ but Mighty—where big things come in small steps!