The return to school is already falling and in many homes it is beginning to be noticed in the school environment. New school supplies are bought, the days begin to shorten and the children go to sleep earlier so that when they have to start getting up early, it doesn't cost so much to do so. In fact, after almost 3 months of vacation, the new change to routines and school can leave children feeling a bit of emotional imbalance.
All families must adjust to their morning routines again, for children to go to sleep on time ... And for them to face some common problems that children cause when they go back to school. Organization and prevention will be essential to have good results in this transition from the holidays to the school routines.
Here we anticipate some problems that usually occur when going back to school and we give you the secrets so that you can solve them as soon as possible, for the good of all!
Doesn't want to wake up in the morning
Your child may have trouble waking up in the morning and find it hard to change his summer habits ... You will need to establish a good base of routines to go to sleep each day and get started now to make sure your child gets enough sleep.
3 to 5 year olds need 10 to 13 hours of sleep, 6 to 12 year olds need 9 to 12 hours). Keep in mind that things that can interfere with children's sleep should be well controlled (eating chocolate around bedtime, an uncomfortable bedroom, the use of mobile devices, etc.).
Does not want to go back to class
It is very understandable that your child does not want to go back to class, that means having to do homework and study again! It is too good with the flexibility of summer and it is difficult to get going again. Summer means freedom, spending more time at home or going to cool places with the family ... changing all that again for rules and regulations is not easy for everyone. Even adults have post-vacation depression syndrome for the same reason! It takes time to adjust to everything again.
You can try to make the beginning of school attractive and remind him of all the good things about seeing his friends again, doing fun activities at school, going on field trips and activities that he likes after school. Also, you can put in your daily schedule a time of 'free time' so that you see that not everything is obligations and that you can also have a flexible time where you feel comfortable and well.
He's sad because the holidays are over
At the end of the holidays your child may feel sad, but it is also more than likely that he will feel some anxiety about going back to class. It is not easy for them and they may feel upset about going back to school…. They feel insecure because of the uncertainty of everything. They may have new classmates or teachers and are anxious if they don't fit in. It can be an unfamiliar environment and therefore, you can perceive it as something threatening.
In this sense, it will be a good idea for your child to play with other children outside of school, in the park for example. You should also make sure your child gets enough sleep and is well fed, because both can help ease stress and anxiety. Do fun activities that you did in the summer (like hiking, dining on the porch, or interesting things on the weekends), so he will feel motivated by the days.
The fights at breakfast time
There are times when mornings can become quite a fight, especially when there is a rush and the children seem to go in slow motion from sleep or fatigue. When this happens it will be necessary to have planning and preparation the night before, because this will make a big difference in your family mornings from Monday to Friday.
The night before, you should leave the clothes ready so that your children know what to wear quickly, the backpack tightly closed with everything they need inside, and it will also be important to leave the lunches prepared the night before or prepare them together with breakfast before they wake up. your children, that is, that you'll have to get up a bit before your kids do.
It is important to think carefully about children's breakfasts and lunches because their diet is crucial for them to have good concentration in school and good health in general.
Hates doing homework
When kids dislike something, they probably don't want to do it under any circumstances. If your child hates doing homework, it may be because he has to do too much, because he doesn't know how to do it, or because it takes up too much time to do other activities that are also important in his development: playing and growing up as a child.
If your kids get stressed out with homework or spend too much time doing it, you'll need to talk to your child's teacher to find out how you can help them improve. Talk to other parents to find out if the same thing happens with homework and if they have too many, it may be a good idea to find a solution. To make homework time more effective, establish a homework area that is quiet and comfortable and allows her to have her own autonomy. Help him when he needs it but don't do his thing to him.
Change may not be easy for your child and the beginning of school may not be as beautiful as you imagined. You need to help your child to make everything easier and to realize that the beginning of school is only the beginning of a new stage. Going back to school can be fun, and it will also provide security for your children.