Advice to parents about dealing with their children's back to school anxiety

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May 12, 2021

Curb back to school anxiety

After months at home, some children may feel anxious about going to school or camp. Here are a few tips to smooth their transition.
  • Validate their concerns. Not every kid is old enough or able to verbalize their emotions. Look for behaviors that indicate anxiety, like stomachaches or clinginess.
  • Try mindfulness. Make time for calm and suggest ways they can be open to their feelings in the moment.
  • Change your routine. Set firmer bedtimes and build moments of quiet into your morning to give them time to settle and prepare.
  • Involve their teachers. Ask for recommendations and give them a general heads-up about behaviors that mean your kid is struggling.
  • Pace yourself. Don’t talk about school too often or too early. Over-preparation can be stressful, too.

And, of course, emphasize the joy. They get to see their friends again! And they get to come back to a warm, loving home after classes are done.

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