‘It Was Very Upsetting’: How a Mum Helped Her 5-YO Cope With Changing Schools & Leaving Friends Behind

For a five-year-old, changing schools can mean more than walking into a new classroom or learning a different routine. It can also mean leaving behind familiar faces, favourite teachers and friends who have been part of their everyday lives. Four months after her daughter moved to a new school, Shivani Tyagi decided to revisit the experience with a simple question: “When we changed your school, how did you feel?” Her daughter’s answer caught her attention. “It was very upsetting,” she said, expl

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