How to manage your child’s back-to-school anxiety

The little girl’s positive energy radiates through the house and with her family. However, as the two-month-long summer holiday break is beginning to come to an end and the topic at the dinner table occasionally revolves around getting ready to go back to school, Hannah’s persona transforms completely. Her parents witness signs of an unsettling tension which to them is quite alarming.

It is not uncommon for some children to feel anxious about changing their routine. Fear of separation from family members and environment, fear of bullying, the pressure of schoolwork submission, the stress of exams, sadness due to reduced playtime, or stress of simply coming out from their comfort zone could all leave them anxious about returning to school.