They will be fine

I have been working with child psychologists as we prepare to welcome children back to Cherry Grove at Alert Level 2 to make sure we are doing everything we can to ensure a smooth transition for tamariki.  This has been an unprecedented time for our generation and it's important that we acknowledge changes have occurred to the way we live and it has affected us all in different ways. 
Many parents are understandably worried about how their children will adapt to yet another change to life as they know it, but we want you all to know - Your Child Will Be Fine!  Why? They have YOU - a caring parent(s) that has/have been a constant through all the transitions we have adapted to and embraced as a nation. 
Remember:

• Your child/ren are resilient - think of all the things they have bounced back from
• Their age has protected them from knowing everything that's going on in the world
• They are able to laugh at the smallest things and find joy with ease
• They are easily caught up in 'a' moment many times throughout any given day, whether it's a game, an activity, kai, or exploration 
• They have the love of you

​We are very lucky to be part of a community of amazing parents that are so in-tune with the needs of their children.  We will be doing our best to support you and your whānau back to Cherry Grove.  At times like this, it is understandable to feel bombarded with all the change.  But that's when we urge everyone to remember all those things that have remained the same - the people who care about you and who you care about, the things that make you laugh, your favourite food, fresh air, sunrises, and Autumn leaves.
It has been a strange time but we have all done our part and as parents YOU have been amazing.  The gift of time has been a surprising 'cherry on top' over this period, and we are so delighted to hear and see the incredible things you have all been doing in your bubbles.  We can't wait to see you on Monday and begin a new normal with our community.  Ka rawe Cherry Grover's, we are almost back!