You can help your child feel good about going to her new school.
If your child is going to a new school, she’s probably got some fears, anxieties, and nervousness going on.
Maybe it’s because you recently moved to a new town. Maybe she’s going from pre-school to Kindergarten. Or it could be that your 5th grader is moving onto middle school.
Your child doesn’t have to figure it out on her own, and you don’t have to feel clueless about how to help.
There are several things you can do to help ease the anxiety and help your kids feel more comfortable with the transition to a new school.
And just because the school year has already started, doesn’t mean that it’s too late to make sure you’ve covered all these bases with your child to make sure she feels good about her school setting.
Here are 4 of the 8 suggestions from Maya Cohen:
- Practice the route. Make sure your child is familiar with the most popular ways to get to and from the new school.
- Don’t diminish fears. If your child is afraid, the worst thing you can do is make them feel bad for being afraid. The most important thing you can do is listen.
- Explore the school. Does your child know where the clinic is? Does she know how to get to the main office? Get a map of the school and go over it together if you aren’t able to walk through the hallways together.
- Encourage your child to participate in extra-curricular activities. As soon as your child gets connected with new friends, she’ll start feeling more comfortable and at ease
Click through to the full article to read the other 4 tips for helping your child adjust to a new school. Also, share what’s worked for you and your family. How have you helped your son or daughter feel better about going to a new school?
Getting Acquainted With Your New School [FamilyEducation]
