2. • Does your child (or you) have anxiety about
heading back to school this year? Here are 5
easy ways to help you both ease those jitters
and get excited about the upcoming school
year!
3. #1: Shop with your child before
school starts
• Let them pick out a new outfit they feel
confident in.
• Let them pick out school supplies they are
excited to start using
• If your child wears a uniform, shop for a fun
backpack and/or accessories, such as
headbands and socks.
4. #2: Give your child a family picture
• Place a family picture in your child’s
backpack, folder or notebook as a reminder
of all the people that are proud of them and
supporting them while they tackle that first
day
5. #3: Be careful of unintentionally
showing signs of your own anxiety
• Children are more perceptive then we realize
and are aware of other people’s emotions,
including your anxiety
• Act excited and consistently talk about how
wonderful this day is going to be rather then
discussing that you will miss your child
6. #4: Redirect negative thoughts
• When your child discusses nervousness or
fear about the first days of school:
– Respond with “I understand those concerns but
there are so many wonderful things to look
forward to. What are three things that you are
looking forward to?”
7. #5: Walk and/or drive to school/bus
stop with a friend
• Before the day starts, make sure your child
has someone with them whom is also
experiencing the first day back.
– Kids show resiliency when they feel that they are
not alone
• If possible, have breakfast with a friend
before heading into school.
8. Please contact The Successful Child at
917-494-0262 or
info@thesuccessfulchildny.com,
if you and your child need assistance with
a back to school routine
