Originally Posted by mom of 1
Our son is about to skip first grade, and we are trying to figure out how to handle it, especially dealing with his best buddy's family. I think ultimately, it is going to improve their friendship, but the initial adjustment is going to be hard.

Our school is an interesting one, and the group of PTO parents is very small and cliquey. This is going to throw them all for a loop...

When our DS skipped first, we were able to keep his friendship with best buddy alive by signing the kids up for summer programs together and scouts, and playdatesaskd sleepovers. DS has friends from his new school, too, but still loves to do stuff with his best bud before the skip/school change .

Eta: can't type on iPhone!

Last edited by st pauli girl; 05/27/12 11:07 AM.