Change is inevitable. For some, it's welcoming, exciting and invigorating. For others, it brings stress, anxiety and fear. For many students, transitioning from pre-school to big school, year 2 to year 3 or from primary school to high school is a major step; it can also be a monumental moment for a parent.

As the new school year is upon us, episode five of The Hive speaks to Occupational Therapist Rachel Disher and Mudgee Community Pre-School's Di Bennett about school transitions. Rachel and Di provide information on how students can cope with the emotions of school transitions and the best way parents can assist in helping their child through this period.