Returning to School after the holidays (and long weekends)

Even as adults we often don’t want to come back to work after we have had a lovely holiday - or a long weekend - and we drag our feet for the first few days.

Children are the same. And for a small percentage of our children, returning to school is very difficult. 

School anxiety or refusal can happen at any time during the school year - not just returning after a break. Children may complain of physical ailments (tummy aches, headaches) or they may cry or have a tantrum - making it hard for you to get them to school.

Parentline has a wonderful resource that can help explain the ins and outs of school refusal and what you can do to help your child at home. 

Letting your child’s teacher know that they are having difficulty coming to school is also important so that the school can work on a support plan to assist you and your child to feel safe and confident in coming to school.

Parentline - School Refusal/Anxiety Newsletter

Sleep App for Teens

Black Dog Institute’s recently launched Sleep Ninja® app is the only evidence-based intervention shown to be effective in improving sleep quality and reducing signs of depression in young people.

Blackdog Institute Sleep App for Teens

Kelly Russell
School Counsellor