Articles related to "School Anxiety"

Going back to school or starting school for the first time causes anxiety in many young children. Parents can help to empower children to be confident and in control.

Parents can ease the worries of starting school by being supportive and providing as much information as possible about school life to their children.

With school starting in a few weeks, many pre-teens are starting to think about the changes involved in moving to a middle school or junior high environment.

School refusal behavior is different from truancy in that is is a recognized form of anxiety disorder in children and adolescents.

School phobia is helped by showing empathy, dealing honestly with negative feelings, clear structure about what is acceptable, and not making "sick days" too much fun.

College students struggling with depression and anxiety are more likely to get low grades and drop out of school. Here are four ways to cope with depressed feelings.

School refusal or school avoidance is a serious emotional problem that needs to be handled sensitively by parents.

The hormone cortisol was measured three to six months prior to school starting and six months later. The effect on children?

A well prepared teacher can ease a child's anxiety over starting school.

Changing schools is never easy. Kids worry not only about fitting in academically, but socially, too. Keep these tips in mind when new students arrive to your class.

No matter how big or small, the anxiety and excitement of the "first day of school" is always there. Here are some great ideas for making going back to school easier.

When an adopted child starts school, her adoption status may raise some questions about the permanency of her adoptive family. Here are some tips to help the transition.

Tips for coping with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder in the classroom.

Parents need to help children build self-esteem because it forms the foundation of many wonderful qualities later in life.

Preschool education is crucial and that's why parents need to be on the look-out for some good signs when choosing a preschool for their child.

While classroom management is best left in the hands of teachers, parental involvement is crucial in improving teacher-child relationships.

Learn what school phobia is, what signs to look for, and how you can help.

As summer nears an end, it's important to gradually coax elementary school-age children back to the structure of school day routines, readying them for the new year.

Parents need to teach their children several safety precautions when going to school and when on school grounds.

Discover the causes of homework anxiety, recognize its symptoms and learn how to help a child afflicted with homework fears.

Children who have a positive start at school will be able to adapt to school life more easily.

Parents of twins need to plan and prepare more before getting the twins to preschool for the first time.

Keeping the communication lines between the home and school open is crucial to support children's education.

With the right attitude and approaches, parents of timid and introverted children can help the youngsters be more outgoing.

Create an atmosphere of comfort and fun on the first day of preschool. This article provides examples of activities that can be used to help the transition.