If your child is feeling worried about going to school, or you are struggling with their attendance here are some tips to work through together.
Every child is different and these are only suggestions. What might work for one child, may not work for another. If one method doesn't work, try a different one the next day.
It can feel stressful when your child is feeling this way, talk to their school so they are able to help you both.
Here are some tips for you to try to help you child overcome their difficulties.
Communication
Try to get them to talk to you about how they feel.Self Esteem
Action
Counselling
Referral For Support
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Your child’s school will be sensitive to their needs and are there to help all pupils. If you are worried give the school a call to talk about how they can help your child.
You can contact the Healthy Child Service team by calling Just One Number on 0300 300 0123 or texting Parentline on 07520 631590. Our opening hours are 8am-6pm Monday-Friday (excluding bank holidays) and 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
If you are 11-19 you can text ChatHealth on 07480 635060 for confidential advice from one of our team.
For 10 to 18-year-olds, Kooth is a free, confidential and safe way to receive online counselling, advice and emotional well-being support.
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your child to push their palms together, hold tight and then release. Next, squeeze their fists together as tight as possible and then relax. Repeat these steps until they feel calmer.
your child to breath in through their nose for 7 seconds and out through their mouth for 11 seconds. This technique is a great way to feel relaxed very quickly.
tightly (hug themselves or be hugged). When they are hugged their body releases hormones that helps them feel more relaxed.
a stress ball, fidget toy or play dough. This can help relieve anxiety and has a calming effect.
This helps your child connect with their senses and can be relaxing.
jump, dance, or anything that requires movement. Exercise is a good way to relieve stress and anxiety.
is a technique that can help people relieve stress and relax. Visualization involves using mental imagery to achieve a more relaxed state of mind.
or reading whilst laying on your stomach is a good way to feel relaxed and mindful. Try looking for adult colouring books in your local book store.
