Tips to help manage your child's back-to-school anxiety - Deepstash

Tips to help manage your child's back-to-school anxiety

  • Pay attention to your child's feelings and listen to their concerns.
  • Explain to your child what you know about what the school year or classroom will look like to help them mentally prepare.
  • Show children how to behave and how to feel about themselves, even in the midst of anxiety.
  • Establish routines. Being consistent with bedtime, mealtime, playtime, screen time and expressions of love can create a sense of stability.
  • Coach your child through relaxation exercises.
  • Show encouragement and celebrate the wins.
  • Seek mental health support if needed. Pay attention to signs of anxiety.

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