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Family Stories

Parents Speak Out: Family stories dealing with transition planning.

 

 

  • Ethan and Adam

    Two mothers describe some of their transition experiences – dealing with an unexpected diagnosis, preparing for the new preschool routine, and switching from a program in which relationships were rocky. Although the challenges were different, they both found successful resolutions.

  • Sienna

    Sienna’s mother offers the encouragement to always ask questions to get the information you need. She shares what she did that lead to transition success.

  • Jose's transition

    José’s mother shares her surprise when José quickly adjusted to preschool on the first day. She had great support from Early Head Start and is delighted that José’s is now ready for kindergarten.

  • Transición de José (Spanish)

    La mamá de José habla de su sorpresa cuando José se acomodó pronto a su clase preescolar el primer día. Ella tendría apoyo mayor desde Early Head Start y está muy contenta porque José está listo para su primer año de escuela.

  • Emma and Zoe

    Nancy Peeler shares experiences related to the transition planning and implementation for her two daughters, Emma and Zoe. She provides in-depth tips of how to make this process both successful and satisfying.