How To Help Your Child With First Day Anxiety

Written by Frank W. Thatcher Jr.


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OK, maybe notrepparttar rest ofrepparttar 111544 day. Maybe just until lunch time. This isrepparttar 111545 second example I promised you. For some children,repparttar 111546 act of trying to get place to sit while eating lunch can be very difficult as well. Try to imagine having to walk into a room and find a place to sit when you are not a confident child. It's easy if when you walk intorepparttar 111547 room andrepparttar 111548 others start yelling your name but that doesn't happen very often forrepparttar 111549 average child, let alonerepparttar 111550 quite child that may not have many friends.

Based on my own experience, these are very real, uncomfortable situations for some children that should not be minimized.

What can you do for your child? How to help your child with that first day anxiety? I'll tell you. Here are some proven ideas. Talk to your child about these scenarios. Make sure your child knows he or she is not alone when it comes to understanding how difficult these situations are. Try to instill a sense of control which will easerepparttar 111551 sense of anxiety. It won't get rid ofrepparttar 111552 problem, but a sense of control empowers people including children.

Give your child real control overrepparttar 111553 situation by sharing a few concrete suggestions to use that he/she is comfortable with. Suggestions that your child feels they contributed. Make sure your child has much ofrepparttar 111554 say and is comfortable withrepparttar 111555 solutions that will be used.

The first day may be exciting for some. Remember, it may not be so exciting for others. Instead it can be a head filled with anxiety based on lack of control.

Lets wish forrepparttar 111556 best for all our children.

Frank W. Thatcher Jr., an experienced educator specializing in many areas such as behavior modifications, emotional challenges, and parenting issues. He has assisted many in setting goals and experiencing success for themselves and their children. His website providing proven materials which promote success... http://www.onlineshoppersmarket.com/parenting1.html


Seven Simple Steps To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthier

Written by Moss Greene


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5. Eliminate random snacking.

If your kids are full when they get torepparttar table, they won’t wantrepparttar 111543 good foods you fix. Make sure they’re hungry enough to eat what’s put in front of them.

6. Help them learn to like nutritious fruits and vegetables.

Carrots and apples only taste sweet to children who don’t eat a lot of sugar. Serve vegetables when children are hungry and fresh fruit for dessert.

7. Offer only good healthy choices.

Don’t give them anything but nutritious foods. If their only choice is a tuna sandwich or natural peanut butter and unsweetened apple butter on whole grain bread, they’ll eventually choose one of your healthy offerings.

Moss Greene is the Nutrition Host at Bellaonline.com. Visit her web site at http://www.bellaonline.com/site/nutrition to find out how to look better, feel your best and have more energy - naturally. Subscribe now to the News You Can Use Newsletter by going to http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art3859.asp


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