How to Identify a First-Grader Crisis in a Child: A Pediatrician's Comment
Very soon children will go to school again. Parents in this case need to devote more time to their children. After all, for some this can be a real stress.
Mothers and fathers of first-graders cannot relax.
At such times, their children especially need them. The thing is that some kids may experience a first-grader's crisis, which is associated with the transition period, adaptation to new conditions.
But how do you know if your child has encountered this? Pediatrician Zlata Kazarinova spoke about this in detail, writes Gazeta.Ru .
The specialist noted that if a problem begins, the child may change his behavior abruptly. For example, from an active child, he may become calmer. At the same time, the attitude towards school may change, and the motivation for learning may decrease or disappear.
Besides, if a student is having a crisis, he does not want and does not like to talk about school life.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the mood of the first-grader. During the crisis period, great irritability, tearfulness, capriciousness may arise.
There is a high probability of problems with health, appetite and sleep.
It is necessary to help the child in the adaptation process.
It is important to talk to him, to be interested in his affairs and successes, and the situation in the classroom.
Even the smallest successes of the child should be encouraged.
The child should also understand that he is always loved and supported at home just like that, and not for grades. Clubs and sections should not be at the expense of rest.
