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As summer winds down and the days grow shorter, the familiar back-to-school season arrives. For many parents, it's a time of mixed emotions—relief for the return to routine, excitement for new adventures, but also concern for how their children will cope with the transition. One prevalent challenge that parents, teachers, and children often face during this period is children's anxiety about returning to school after the summer holidays.
Summer holidays offer a break from the structured school environment, giving kids the freedom to explore, relax, and rejuvenate. However, this change in routine can create apprehension about returning to school. Understanding and addressing this anxiety is essential for a smooth transition.

Recognizing Back-to-School Anxiety

Back-to-school anxiety is a normal response to change, but it can manifest differently in each child. Some common signs of this anxiety include:

1. Sleep disturbances: Children may have trouble falling asleep or experience nightmares as the start of school approaches.
2. Stomachaches or headaches: Physical symptoms like these can result from heightened stress.
3. Changes in behavior: A child may become irritable, withdrawn, or clingy.
4. Expressing worries: Children may vocalize their fears about school, such as concerns about making new friends or academic challenges.
5. Resistance to routines: They may resist returning to school-year routines like bedtime schedules or homework.

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