There are plenty of things that children become fussy or temperamental over, but school is definitely a primary one. Whether they’re nervous, scared, or just downright stubborn, there may come a point where your child will refuse to go to school. Rather than ignoring their complaints and guiding them onto the school bus, there are better ways you can deal with it. Here are some tips to encourage your child to want to go to school:

Contact the Teacher

Many times, your child isn’t content with school due to their relationships with other kids or the teacher. By giving your child’s teacher a call and discussing potential issues, this could give you some insight into why your child is turning away from school. See if there are any special adjustments the teacher can implement to make your child feel more welcome and at ease.

Find Friends

One of the best parts of being at school as a child is being able to interact and have fun with other kids. However, if your child is struggling to make friends at school, it’s easy to see how they aren’t too excited to go back. Try to encourage some after-school play dates in order to facilitate the bonding between your child and other kids. Once they have a few good friends, you’re sure to see a boost in their attitude.

Stay With Them All Day

While you obviously can’t follow your child around all day at school, there are different ways you can stay with them throughout the day. Every once in a while, sneak a note to them in their pocket or lunchbox that you know will make them laugh. Also, you and your child can find a little trinket of some sort that your child can carry with them at school each day.

Talk it Out

There has to be at least one distinct reason behind your child’s malcontent towards school. Because of this, having an open and honest talk with your child should help you get to the bottom of the issue. Not only will this allow you to help ease their worries, but it builds a stronger bond between the two of you.

Surprise Pick-Up

Every now and then, it’s perfectly ok to pick your child up early from school. In doing so, your child can rest assured that you understand their anxiety about being stuck in school, and they’ll know you care about them as well.

Written by Alicia Overby - Founder & President of Baby Elephant Ears

Alicia is wife, mother, and creator of Baby Elephant Ears. Baby Elephant Ears was created out of parental concern, not financial desire. In 2005, when their second child was an infant, he cried all the time and just couldn't seem to get comfortable.

After seeking advice and suggestion from the medical community and alternative medicine, they eventually ended up in the chiropractors office where their baby was successfully treated for asubluxation, discomfort most likely the result of the strain during labor, which was now being exacerbated by the normal lack of infant neck strength. Only proper neck, head, and back alignment would offer him relief. When they couldn't find a product to give their baby the necessary support, Alicia took matters into her own hands and crafted her own infant support pillow. The first Baby Elephant Ears was born!

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