03/09/2026
🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL… AND ALL THE FEELINGS THAT COME WITH IT
The new school year can bring excitement, but it can also bring a whole lot of worry.
*What if I get something wrong?*
*What if I don't fit in?*
*What if nobody wants to play with me?*
*What if I can't keep up?*
*What if the teacher is strict?*
*What if I get shouted at?*
*What if I feel overwhelmed and don't know what to do?*
For some children, these worries can feel enormous.
And anxiety doesn't always look like anxiety.
It can look like tummy aches, tears, anger, clinginess, difficulty sleeping, headaches or suddenly not wanting to go to school.
❤️ So what can parents do?
Listen without rushing to fix it.
Instead of “Don't worry, you'll be fine,”try:
**“I can see this is worrying you. Tell me more.”**
Take their worries seriously, even when they seem small to us.
Help them think about what they can control and remind them that it's okay to ask for help.
And remember that school plays a huge part in how safe a child feels too.
Children need to know that they can make mistakes, ask questions, get things wrong and have difficult days without feeling ashamed or frightened.
A calm, encouraging teacher can make such a difference.
Creating a classroom where children feel heard, respected, supported and safe to be themselves can help them feel more confident to learn and grow.
And parents don't have to take every worry away.
Sometimes we simply need to be the person who says:
“Whatever happens today, you can always come and talk to me about it.”❤️
Or in our case we draw it or make models.
Because underneath the school uniform, homework and busy school days is a little person trying to navigate a LOT of emotions.
Let's make sure they know they don't have to navigate them alone. 🎒🌱
