Every child reacts differently when they go back to school. How can you best support your child when they are afraid?
Some children feel real anxiety about starting or returning to school. They may then change their behavior by suddenly becoming sad, angry or violent. They may also have sleep disorders such as difficulty falling asleep, multiple nighttime awakenings, or be plagued by recurring nightmares or even night terrors.
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School anxiety can occur at any age, but it often manifests itself during major milestones or changes in a child’s school life. “These pivotal moments include starting kindergarten, moving to middle school, or even simply changing classes or schools,” psychologist Stéphanie Aune told France 3. “Each transition represents a leap into the unknown, and that is precisely what can trigger these fears. Sometimes, anxiety appears after specific events, such as moving, parental divorce, or social difficulties at school.”
When a child shows fear about starting school, whether it is the first or the tenth time, the goal remains the same: to reassure him as much as possible.
1. Use the heart on the hand technique
Well known among parents, this technique is very popular with toddlers and has made its…
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