Kids in Crisis organization talks about easing children into school mode
Tell-tale signs that a child may be struggling is a change in behavior, like becoming less talkative, not sleeping or loss of appetite.
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As students head back to school and into classrooms, it can be an exciting time for some, but for others it may be challenging.
Shari Shapiro, executive director of Kids in Crisis says that's OK, but parents can help make the transition smoother.
"Right now, before school starts, we should be taking the younger kids to the school to see what it's going to look like. Remember school, where do you think your classroom is going to be this year?" said Shapiro.
During the school year, "Little things, [like] notes in lunches, they really make a difference." mentioned Shapiro.
Tell-tale signs that a child may be struggling is a change in behavior, like becoming less talkative, not sleeping or loss of appetite.
Shapiro also mentioned behaviors of parents' can also contribute to a child's anxiety, "We as parents also can become very anxious, so recognizing what our behaviors are around our kids and knowing when we have to reach out for help. Sometimes our own anxiety can transfer to our kids; so we're nervous for their first day, they're not and now they are."
Kids in Crisis 24/7 hotline: 203-661-1911, find more information here.
