Is your child anxious about going back to school? To help them calm down and give them confidence, this sentence can change their mindset.
On the first day of school, some children are anxious. They walk towards school with a knot in their stomach, trembling legs, feeling like they are too small to enter this new environment. In most cases, the idea of meeting new friends and having a new teacher paralyzes them, they also wonder if they will be up to it. With their doubts in mind, some ask themselves: “Am I good enough? Will I be able to make friends?” Their inner voices often reveal their lack of self-confidence, and sometimes this can lead to panic attacks before they even step through the school gates.
Faced with this kind of situation, parents do not always know how to react to calm and comfort their child. Some even feel completely helpless. And yet, certain words can help children who panic at the idea of returning to school. A few well-chosen words can have a positive impact and thus transform their apprehension into courage. These sentences, repeated with gentleness and sincerity, act as a balm on their fears, and give them the strength to believe in themselves. So, what should you say to them?
On the social network Tiktok, a mother who is also a psychologist specializing in neuroeducation, aka @ketche57published a video on this subject. In it, she lists the phrases to say “without moderation” to your child on the first day of school, including one that is particularly well-suited if your child doubts himself and drags his feet to go to school.
If this is the case with your toddler, take a quiet moment to talk to him and tell him on the big day in a soft voice: “You have the skills within you. The teaching team and I are here if you need us.” This sentence will allow him to believe in his own abilities and to understand that he is not alone, that he can ask for help if he wishes. This will also gradually give him confidence. In addition, you can also tell him “do your best”, “i trust you”and the famous “i love you” so he remembers that you care about him.