As kids gear up to return to school, it’s common for them to experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. New routines, academic challenges, and social interactions can be overwhelming.
On the MIX Morning Show, Mariam Serkal and Ashleigh Harvey talk with Dr Julie Gowthorpe, RSW about how to help kids feel settled and happy as they get back to learning.
Common signs that a child might be anxious include troubling sleeping, lots of stomachaches or headaches, clinging to parents, and throwing tantrums. While some of these symptoms may look like oppositional behavior, the truth is your child is struggling to deal with overwhelming worry.
In the classroom, anxiety can also make it hard to focus or sit still, so it can be mistaken for ADHD.
