Building Secure Beginnings: Back-to-School Transitions and Attachment

Back-to-school transitions can feel overwhelming for both kids and parents—but they can also be powerful opportunities to strengthen attachment. In this episode, Natalie Larson shares creative strategies to make mornings calmer, reunions sweeter, and therapy sessions more supportive during the school shift. You’ll learn how to weave connection rituals into daily life, use playful tools like “connection coupons,” and coach children through transitions with story play and comfort objects. Discover how small, intentional moments can help kids feel safe, seen, and ready to thrive in the classroom.