Juggling school life, home life and extra-curricular activities can become quite overwhelming for youngsters. With that said, parents need to guide their children to prioritise their time appropriately and manage their feelings in such a way that they don’t become stressed or anxious. Here are some tips from a junior school in Leicestershire. When it comes to school and studying, children must find a healthy balance. While it’s great if they’re keen to do well at school, if they spend every waking moment revising then it’s unlikely that they will benefit from a healthy amount of fresh air and exercise. Without this, their immune system may be compromised, leading to…

So your child has had all the fun of leaving primary school before the big transition to secondary. Those last day of school shirts and big school trips feel like a lifetime ago. Now you’re both deep in the anxiety over the big move during summer. And sometimes that worry can be squashed after those first few days have passed. Other children form a general dislike of school that leads to unhappiness. If your child isn’t happy at school, I’ve come up with some great coping tips for both parent and child and I want to share my takeaway from what I discovered. Explain the Importance of Communication If you…