2024-03-05 14:31:01
Millions of children and adolescents start their classes in Argentina and sometimes nerves, stress and anxiety involve students as they return to their usual routine. According to psychologists, this situation usually happens every year and can affect students to a greater or lesser extent.
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Waking up early again, doing housework or in some cases changing schools and joining a new group of classmates, are some of the factors that can generate different disorders in children regardless of their age or level of education. . For psychology specialists, before and during the first weeks of school it is essential that parents put into practice some techniques to mitigate negative feelings in their children and achieve an enthusiastic return to school.
Back to school: advice from psychologists to avoid anxiety in our children
Maintain open communication
As a new school year begins, children may feel distressed by the pressure to perform well academically and be able to meet their parents’ expectations regarding their academic and social performance.
It is at that moment where they may feel afraid of failing, not having a good grade or being rejected by their classmates, causing them anxiety just thinking about what could happen.
As parents, you can maintain open and constant communication with them, so that children feel heard and can talk about their concerns, emotions, and expectations about returning to school.
If the child initially does not want to talk about the topic, it is good to ask and listen carefully so that they can delve into what is happening to them with great confidence, knowing that as parents they also trust in their abilities as a student and as a child.
Avoid unfamiliar surroundings and establish routines
When changing schools for children who move up to another school level, they may face anxiety due to the unknown and may feel worried about everything that awaits them.
Not knowing who their new classmates will be, what their classroom will be like or the teacher who will teach them makes them nervous, which is why they can plan a parent-child visit before school starts to familiarize themselves with the new school.
Teach them relaxation techniques
On many occasions, children can suffer anxiety because some event takes them out of their comfort zone, such as when one of their classmates bothers them or because of some other conflict that they do not know how to respond to.
Therefore, it is essential to teach children some relaxation methods that can be very helpful to them in those moments where they are about to explode for whatever reason.
A good way to relax is to breathe deeply, teach them to inhale through the nose and hold the air for a second and then exhale through the mouth. They can also use applications that help them meditate so they can relax and focus on what is important.
In the last case, seek professional help
It is necessary to take into account that each body and mind is different, that is why children must be helped with the tools that are appropriate for them and thus obtain good results.
If anxiety persists or worsens, it is advisable to seek professional help from a person trained in mental health specialized in children and adolescents who can help them.