I am sure that there were many kids and parents excited about returning to school this week.....for some it can be a very stressful and anxious time
Tips
1. Prepare your child - use visuals so they know what is ahead for them for the day
2. Do some exercise in the morning - simple things such as jumping on a tramp, running on the spot, wall push ups and jumping and crashing onto soft cushions
3. Breathing - deep - push those hands together and breathe
4. Be positive and try and remain calm - as kids absorb our emotional states like sponges
5. Celebrate the joy of a new school year - take them to the park after school and maybe a fun water fight at home
School term is all about fun and learning, so let's try to decrease anxiety by making it a calm transition - let's not only use movement and breathing, but also laughter and music
If things go haywire - there is always another chance tomorrow and it's ok to learn and not be perfect - 'perfectly imperfect' is the way to be - embrace all our differences, celebrate small successes and be in the moment
Happy 1st week back
We made iT just!! Even with the challenge of new shoes, socks, uniforms. Here's to a great year everyone