14/01/2026
As we head back to the classroom, itโs normal for kids (and parents!) to feel a little nervous. But sometimes, those butterflies in the stomach can feel more like a storm. ๐ช๏ธ
Anxiety can hide behind other symptoms and doesn't always look like fear in children.
Here is what to look for and how you can help your child feel brave this week.
It can often show up as:
๐ ๐ฃ๐ต๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐๐: Frequent tummy aches or headaches (especially in the morning).
โ๏ธ ๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐: "Snapping" or meltdowns over small things.
๐ค ๐ฆ๐น๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐: Difficulty falling asleep or wanting to stay in your bed.
โ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ "๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ณ๐": Repetitive questioning about the schedule or "what if" something goes wrong.
โค๏ธ ๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
It is okay to ask for help! If your childโs anxiety feels overwhelming, or is causing them to refuse to go to school, or is impacting their appetite and sleep, it might be time for a check-in.
Please don't navigate this alone. Speak to your preferred doctor or paediatrician to discuss strategies, support, and a plan to help your child thrive.
Get in touch with our practice if you wish to book an appointment.
Wishing all our students a brave and happy start to the year! โจ
