After months at home, some children may feel anxious about going to school or camp. Here area few tipsto 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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