Category: School Anxiety

Anxious children can really struggle to manage anxiety while at school. This site offers ideas for anxious children to manage school anxiety and anxiety in the classroom.

Teachers Have Anxiety Over Returning to School, Too

Teachers Have Anxiety Over Returning to School, Too Somewhere in the last few weeks, our country has lost sight of the role that teachers hold in society. Prior to the pandemic, teachers were seen as academic instructors who taught children of all ages to read, solve math problems, and inquire about scientific topics. Their pay,… Continue reading Teachers Have Anxiety Over Returning to School, Too

5 Ways to Help Kids With Anxiety Return to School During COVID

5 Ways to Help Kids With Anxiety Return to School During COVID One year ago, when “Helping Children Manage Anxiety at School: A Guide for Parents and Educators in Supporting the Positive Mental Health of Children” was published, the idea that a source of anxiety could be brought on by a worldwide pandemic never entered… Continue reading 5 Ways to Help Kids With Anxiety Return to School During COVID

9 Useful and Fun School Supplies to Start the Year Off Right

9 Useful and Fun School Supplies to Start the Year Off Right Preparing for the new school year can be stressful for many children and teens.  The unknowns of class schedules, new teachers, a change in peer dynamics, and academics can cause increased anxiety.  While parents can do their best to relieve the worries through… Continue reading 9 Useful and Fun School Supplies to Start the Year Off Right

The Correlation Between Dyslexia and Anxiety in Children

The Correlation Between Dyslexia and Anxiety in Children Imagine going to school every day knowing that you will struggle in nearly every subject.  No matter how hard you try, the words you read, the letters you write, and the math you compute will prove to be more challenging to you than to your peers.  Regardless… Continue reading The Correlation Between Dyslexia and Anxiety in Children

Do You Know How To Help A Child With Anxiety In The Classroom?

Do You Know How To Help A Child With Anxiety In The Classroom? Students spend roughly 1,000 hours at school each year.  This is a significant part of each child’s life, particularly during the school year.  For many children, especially young ones, they spend more of their “awake” hours at school than at home.  With… Continue reading Do You Know How To Help A Child With Anxiety In The Classroom?