{"id":16572,"date":"2020-08-21T16:21:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T16:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bengalnewstimes.com\/?p=16572"},"modified":"2020-08-21T16:21:57","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T16:21:57","slug":"help-your-child-cope-with-back-to-school-jitters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bengalnewstimes.com\/?p=16572","title":{"rendered":"Help Your Child Cope With Back-to-School Jitters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>                            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"News Picture: Help Your Child Cope With Back-to-School Jitters\" class=\"healthday_image\" src=\"https:\/\/media.healthday.com\/Images\/icimages\/mask764.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>THURSDAY, Aug. 20, 2020 (HealthDay News)<\/p>\n<p>Back-to-school season can be a time of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/stress\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">stress<\/a> for many kids &#8212; even in the best of times.<\/p>\n<p>But pandemic fears add to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/anxiety\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">anxiety<\/a> many kids will experience with the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, according to David FitzGerald, a child and adolescent psychologist at UConn Health in Farmington, Conn.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/wuhan_coronavirus_2019-ncov\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">COVID-19<\/a>&#8216;s continued presence for this year&#8217;s back-to-school season will bring with it more challenges than ever before,&#8221; he said in a university news release. &#8220;We need to model calm for the kids at all times, and provide as much structure as possible, especially during these unpredictable times.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>FitzGerald said parents need to pay close attention to their children&#8217;s emotional health and well-being, and give them the support they need for a smooth transition back to class.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some tips to help reduce back-to-school and pandemic-associated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/anxiety\/symptoms.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"sym\">anxiety<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/stress_symptoms_and_signs\/symptoms.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"sym\">stress<\/a> and behavior issues:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keep calm: <\/b> Parents need to lead by example. Slow down and give your family extra time in the morning so you aren&#8217;t anxious and rushed. Teach kids to take deep breaths to calm themselves.<\/li>\n<li><b>Start a healthy routine: <\/b> A nutritious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/diet_plans_and_programs\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"sub\">diet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/exercise\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"sub\">exercise<\/a> and good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/sleep\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"dt\">sleep<\/a> are important. Children need a routine and a serene, structured schedule.<\/li>\n<li><b>Keep informed: <\/b> Parents need to know what is happening with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/wuhan_coronavirus_outbreak_2019-ncov\/article.htm\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\" rel=\"slide\">COVID-19<\/a> virus. Consult trusted health organizations and your local school district. Don&#8217;t rely on social media alone.<\/li>\n<li><b>Be sensitive and keep kids in the know: <\/b> Talk with your child and be tuned-in to their thoughts, concerns and feelings. Answer their questions. Kids should know what you know so there are no surprises that can cause frustration.<\/li>\n<li><b>Stay flexible: <\/b>Avoid rigidity. Be aware of your child&#8217;s expectations.<\/li>\n<li><b>Talk with the teacher: <\/b> Communicating with your child&#8217;s teacher is important during these unusual and challenging times. Avoid pushing your child too hard as it could add more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/stress\/article.htm\" rel=\"dt\" onclick=\"wmdTrack('embd-lnk');\">stress<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><b>Look for warning signs: <\/b> If your child&#8217;s mood or behavior changes, or their sleeping and eating schedule is off, talk it over. If necessary, seek professional help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8212; Steven Reinberg<\/p>\n<p class=\"credits\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"MedicalNews\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/images.medicinenet.com\/images\/HealthDay\/healthday.png\" style=\"border: none;\"\/><br \/>Copyright \u00a9 2020 HealthDay. 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