Ways To Help Students Who Struggle With Anxiety

By Author: Gizel Gomes
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Everyone experiences a bit of fear of being judged, but for students with social anxiety, the fear is much worse.
In children, anxiety can be more than just “worries.” Anxiety can affect classroom performance and overall development in a child, because, an anxious brain can’t absorb new information or adapt to new things as effectively as a non-anxious brain.

But, the good news is that social anxiety in children is treatable with the help of a good network of parents, counselors, and teachers.

However, here we bring to you a few ways to help calm anxious kids:

Be Understanding

If you start over-controlling and being harsh towards your child, chances are high that your child will suffer from high levels of anxiety. Instead be understanding and encourage your child to face different situations and help him participate in various decision-making tasks.

Remind yourself that everyone faces difficulties in life and that by helping to cope with the situation, he or she will be gaining life-long skills, that will allow him to face the challenges in future.

Tell Your Child ...
... That It Is Okay To Be Imperfect
It is important to encourage your child to work hard but equally important to accept and embrace your child's mistakes and imperfections.

Your kid must be studying in one of the best International Schools in Mumbai, or in one of the best IGCSE schools in Bhayander, but you need to keep in mind that he/she is not a superman or a wonder woman to excel in everything...... and that is ok.

Striving for perfection will reinforce low self-esteem and increase anxiety in young children. Moreover, throughout the life, there will always be a flaw that needs work, a pound to be lost or a skill to be improved. And while trying to make everything perfect, you cannot goof up with your child’s mental development or have a down day with them.

Stop Competing Your Child With Others
This is the worst thing that you can do with your kids. Competition is fine, but it has to be a healthy competition that enforces motivation and not discouragement.

However, in reality, you should encourage your child to be competitive with his own self. Just encouraging him to keep up with his own achievement, will not only make him stronger but will help him tackle the anxiety without much effort.

Spend Quality Time
Every child needs quality time with their parents to feel secured and loved. Many a time’s children are lost in negative thoughts and in criticism. And by spending quality time with the kids, you will be able to share their thoughts and give them some positive suggestions and ideas. The more you spend time with them, the more will you be able to reinforce positive attributes in your child. In short, this activity will help kids overcome their anxiety and help them live a better positive life in future.

Today even the education system is focusing on how to handle anxiety and fear in students. Some nursery schools in Mira Road are taking novel approaches to help anxious students. By providing a comfortable and holistic learning environment, the school promises to hold your child’s hand throughout the life and direct them to their goal and win the victor's cup.

In fact, many schools in Bhayander and other parts of Mumbai have been successful in combating anxiety, with meetings arranged involving the teacher, psychologist and parents or caregiver.

So, if you really wish to bring put the best in your child, ensure you pick a school that specializes in working with kids and helps them overcome fear and anxiety.

Visit our school to know more: http://rbkis.org/