Chloe Deane – School Counsellor
Sharing resources to support children and parents in our community.
Anxiety in children is no longer a rarity. Many parents report that their child seems anxious and that they do not know how to respond to their child when they are dealing with anxiety. Sometimes parents unknowingly contribute to their child’s anxiety when they are trying to help them. I recently read two articles that have helpful ideas for parents of anxious children. If you are in need of some ideas read them!
Have you ever asked your child “How was school today?” If so, you know that the answers to this question can be pretty disappointing. I have a five year old of my own who often answers with “good” or “I don’t remember”. Thankfully someone has thought of a bunch of questions that are sure to inspire much more exciting answers from your kids! Give it a try!
For some children heading back to school or starting school for the first time can be filled with anxiety and fear. As parents can be very difficult to know how to support our children through these emotional times. This article gives some very helpful ideas for parents.
A graph that shows that great parenting and teaching strike a balance between the “boss” and the “caregiver”.
