

Pepi M. Silverman
- Jul 21, 2017
Take The Time To Listen To Your Children’s Concerns About Returning To School
Thinking about a new school year can be an exciting time for kids, new friends, new teachers, and challenging new concepts to learn; yet, for many students, feelings of anxiety can over-shadow any of their positive anticipation. If your child experienced negative peer interactions, academic difficulties, or emotional breakdowns at school, returning to that environment can trigger significant anxiety. Acknowledging that the emotions felt by children are “real” can be a powerf