Some of the latest figures show that over a quarter of students have back-to-school anxiety issues. With the school year just starting, it could be worse right now. From making a morning routine to celebrating the little wins, here are some practical ways you can beat the stress of it all.

Provide Support for Complex Subjects

One of the biggest things kids worry about at school is not understanding core or complex subjects. Some skills come easily to other children, while others have to struggle through. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Your children can gain a deeper and richer understanding of their problem subjects. Most often, this is mathematics. You can help your children with online math tutoring, sitting down and explaining things to them, or even asking the school what they can do.

Make a Morning Routine With Them

Just getting out of bed and dressing can be a chore for a child, especially if they have anxiety and are coming up to their adolescence. But a routine helps remove some of the anxiety because your kids will always know what to expect and what is expected of them. Over time, and not too long, they will get into an autonomous routine to the point where they will pretty much take care of themselves. This is a vital skill as they move into the young adult phase.

Relaxation for Back-to-School Anxiety

Unwinding after work is vital for you, so why wouldn’t it be the same for your kids after school? There is already so much pressure on school kids to do well these days that some relaxation can go a long way. Allow your kids to spend time playing video games, watching TV, and hanging out with friends. Of course, any of this should only be done once their personal and school responsibilities are out of the way, such as homework and tidying up their bedrooms.

Make a Big Deal of Small Achievements

It can be hard for kids to feel like they are achieving things these days, especially when they see other kids on social media flaunting what they have done. Comparing themselves to others will only add to the pressure. But even getting homework done on time and to a satisfactory level can be considered a small win, and these should be celebrated. Noticing the small things and making a big deal of them encourages your children to strive to do more as they want to please.

Don’t Pressure them Too Much

There’s a lot of pressure on kids today, and it won’t help if you just add to it. Like adults, children have good days and bad days, and there will be days when they just can’t handle anymore. Learning to recognize this is key since kids generally find it hard to open up to adults, especially teens. Accept they are having a hard time and give them some room. You can always talk it through, and they can always try again the next day. Late homework isn’t the end of the world.

In conclusion, helping with hard subjects can help relieve back-to-school anxiety in children. It also helps to encourage them to relax a little. And pressuring the kids about school will only make it worse.