Back to school anxiety and stress for many children and parents is just around the corner. The first day of a new school year can be difficult for children specially if going to school for the first time or changing schools.
Here are some tips to minimize your child's anxiety:
Friends are the number one concern for children starting in a new school. If you have a young child spend the afternoon at a community park in your new school zone and ecnourage your child to play with someone new. This will help making new friends before school starts. If your child is a teen then encourage participation in a school club or an athletic team.
Don't forget to remind your child that many activities will remain the same even when you change school.
Run-through of the school will show your child how to find their classroom, bathroom, and cafeteria. Define the place where you will be waiting to pick them up at the end of the day. With an older child schedule a school tour with the guidance counselor and map out where their classes are located.
However, the most important thing you can do for your child is to show your positive attitude and outlook.
8/17/2010
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