Back to School: Helping Kids Who Cry Easily
Watch as Parents tells you how to help kids who cry easily before going back to school! Some children are naturally more tender-hearted and emotional than others, which is perfectly fine. There are some things you can do to keep your child's eyes dry in public places like school, however. Crying typically signifies a feeling of helplessness or feeling overwhelmed, which is to be expected when beginning a new school year in a different environment. Guide your child toward better coping strategies, such as making a list of things that should help relax them. Suggest that he take slow, deep breaths or imagine a happy scene whenever he begins to feel overwhelmed. Practice these calming techniques at home to help prepare him for difficult moments he may encounter in public. Plan ahead for difficult situations that tend to be upsetting your child consistently, and brainstorm specific ways he can handle the issue. For example, if he gets worked up when he doesn't know what's going on at school, he can tell the teacher "I don't understand, can you explain it again, please?" Having good sportsmanship is one area a lot of kids have trouble dealing with, so remind your child to tell his teammate "Good game" no matter the outcome of the game. If he becomes upset at his own importance, explain to him that being a part of the team entails being cheerful and not giving up. Your sensitive child can become more cheerful and sure of himself with some of these emotional coping strategies! Watch more Back-to-School videos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiYyYW4hzpE&list=PL_XXfDtFe5UVP4IziM9heYLNcnFsou16T The Challenging Child: www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/behavioral/challenging-child/ Subscribe to Parents: www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=parents Official Website: www.parents.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/parentsmagazine Twitter: twitter.com/parentsmagazine Pinterest: pinterest.com/parentsmagazine/ Instagram: instagram.com/parentsmagazine#
