Are you getting ready to take your little one to kindergarten for the first time? This experience can be scary for both kids and parents alike, but there are ways to make the adjustment more comfortable for everyone. SheKnows blogger Whitney Coy outlined 9 concerns that parents have and how to address these concerns. Good news: you’re not the only one worrying.

Some of the biggest worries surround how your little one will react on the first day. Maybe your child will be scared or miss you, maybe he’ll get lost in the big, new building. Will he eat his lunch if he’s scared? Some of the worries are about social interactions, such as whether or not your child will make friends or catch the attention of a bully. What about how they actually perform in the classroom and how the teacher interacts with the class? One of the best things you can do to ease these fears is to talk to other parents in the same situation.

Read the full article here: 9 Concerns every parent has when kids start school (and how to deal)