The school year will soon be under way again, and that can trigger some anxiety – especially among younger students. There are things you can do to help minimize your child’s concerns, according to Dr. Marcia Slattery. She says you’ll likely notice that younger school-age children may become more irritable as the onset of school approaches.
Slattery works with parents and children who have serious anxiety problems, helping them practice being in situations that make them apprehensive and learn to control their anxiety in those situations. She says visiting the school with your child before the start of the school year can help reduce his or her concerns about unknowns.