Helping Children Manage Anxiety Before the New School Year

As summer comes to an end, many children begin experiencing worries about returning to school. While some nervousness is expected, ongoing anxiety can affect a child's confidence, sleep, friendships, and academic success.

At New View Psychology, we help children throughout Plainview, Merrick, and Long Island develop healthy coping skills so they can begin the school year feeling more confident.

Common Back-to-School Worries

Children may worry about:

• Meeting a new teacher

• Making friends

• Academic expectations

• Changing schools

• Social situations

• Being away from parents

These concerns often show up as stomachaches, headaches, irritability, difficulty sleeping, or reluctance to attend school.

How Parents Can Help

There are many ways to reduce anxiety before school starts:

• Begin school routines one to two weeks early.

• Visit the school or drive by if possible.

• Encourage open conversations about worries.

• Focus on problem-solving rather than reassurance alone.

• Celebrate small successes and brave moments.

When Anxiety Interferes with Daily Life

If your child's fears prevent them from enjoying activities, attending school, or participating in family life, professional support may be beneficial.

Therapy helps children identify anxious thoughts, develop coping strategies, and build confidence in facing new situations.

Supporting Families in Plainview and Merrick

New View Psychology offers therapy for children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, school-related stress, and emotional challenges. Our goal is to help children develop lifelong skills that support emotional health both inside and outside the classroom. Contact us today at 516-858-2877 or email us at contact@newviewpg.com.