Does Your Child Have School Anxiety?
As parents, your natural instinct is to soothe your child’s fears. This has been your job from day one. So it is very disturbing when your child suffers from school anxiety. You would do anything to make your child feel better, if only you knew what to do.
Anxiety is a normal part of being a child. Nearly every child is afraid of something at some point. But when a child starts to dread everyday situations like school, due to fear, this is not the norm. This is a phobia.
School Anxiety in Children
A child often doesn’t have the words to describe what is happening to him or her when they’re feeling anxious. Therefore, as parents and caregivers, it is important to identify the signs and symptoms the child is exhibiting.
A young child with school anxiety may complain of stomach aches or feeling sick in the morning. They may have trouble sleeping at night. They may frequent the nurse’s office with vague symptoms. They may cry and beg to stay home.
Older children may feign illness in order to stay home. They may cut classes where they feel vulnerable, such as a public speaking or theater class, where they have to perform in front of peers.
If a child’s school anxiety goes unrecognized and is left untreated, the symptoms may worsen and be much more difficult to handle. The anxiety may begin to interfere with the child’s relationships and other social development. Read More→
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