478: Preparing Your Preschooler (and Yourself!)
Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs
Karen Stubbs
4.9 • 936 Ratings
🗓️ 5 August 2025
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
Starting preschool can feel overwhelming, both for moms and our little ones! That’s why Karen and Emily are joined today by veteran preschool director Lisa Lucas, who brings 20 years of wisdom to this conversation. Lisa shares how preschool has changed over the years, what kids really need to be ready, and how moms can ease the transition with a few small habits at home. Whether you’re a first-time preschool mom or just looking for a reset, this episode is packed with tips to help your family thrive this school year!
Episode Recap:
- Preschool director Lisa Lucas and Karen go way back! (2:45)
- How the preschool environment has changed over the past 20 years (7:00)
- Preschoolers are capable of a lot more than we think (14:40)
- Solid sleep habits and good nutrition make a world of difference (17:20)
- How can I ease separation anxiety? (19:40)
- How can moms support their preschool teachers? (26:30)
- The small chane that will make a BIG difference in your school year (29:51)
Scripture: Luke 2:52 (NIV)
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”
Discussion Questions:
- What were your biggest emotions or concerns when sending your child to preschool for the first time?
- Lisa mentioned that preschoolers are more capable than we give them credit for. In what areas could you offer your preschooler more responsibility at home?
- How do you think your family's technology use impacts your child’s behavior, imagination, or attention span? What changes might you consider for the year ahead?
- What’s one new habit or routine (e.g., sleep schedule, communication skill, attitude shift) that could help your preschooler feel more confident about school?
- How can you support and encourage your child's teacher/school this year?
Resources:
- Grab a pad of Lunchbox Notes to start your year off strong! https://store.birdsonawiremoms.com/collections/gifts/products/lunch-box-notes
- Reach out to https://birdsonawiremoms.com/book-karen-to-speak to have Karen come speak in your community
- Join our private FB group, BOAW Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BOAWmoms
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | I would say that preschoolers are capable of a lot more than they're giving credit for. |
| 0:04.0 | Ooh, good answer. |
| 0:04.8 | Anytime you can give them the responsibility of just simple things, whether it's helping set the table. |
| 0:11.5 | I think you've touched on that type of thing before, picking up their clothes, as far as those little chores go. |
| 0:17.8 | Children are capable of a lot. |
| 0:20.1 | And also, these little humans, we need to teach them to be |
| 0:23.4 | kind. Yes. Kindness is such a big thing, being compassionate, being empathetic to their friends, |
| 0:29.4 | teaching good manners at a young age is such a big deal. You know, learning to talk to people. |
| 0:34.6 | If you're going to say, if you want them to say, yes, ma'am, definitely start that early, whether it's yes or whatever. But if they're shaking their head, |
| 0:41.3 | say you have words. You can use your words. Don't just shake your head as an answer. And I know |
| 0:46.7 | that can be a problem sometimes if a child is particularly shy. But just teaching communication skills, |
| 0:53.2 | because they're, I mean, they're these little humans |
| 0:55.9 | and they're capable of so much more than I think we give them credit for. |
| 0:59.5 | Welcome to Wire Talk, where we encourage and equip moms by answering practical questions |
| 1:04.2 | about motherhood. We want to help instill God's truth in your heart so you can experience |
| 1:08.5 | more joy and peace on your journey of motherhood. |
| 1:11.6 | Are you ready for some truth? Let's dive in. |
| 1:16.2 | Hey everybody, welcome to Wire Talk. You can tell that we're in a little bit of a different setup |
| 1:20.4 | today because I'm sitting next to Mom because, hey, mom, that's because we have a very special |
| 1:25.9 | guest with us. So Mom, why don't you introduce our |
| 1:27.8 | wonderful guests for today? Well, I will. Well, let me tell them, before I introduce the guest, |
| 1:31.9 | we're going to be talking about preschool preparation. So we had last year a mom write in, and she was |
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