The expert spoke about ways to help a child return to school after the vacation
Returning to school after a long New Year's vacation is stressful for both the child and the parents. Anastasia Ekushevskaya, academic director of Skysmart, an online school for children and teenagers, told Izvestia on January 7 how to help a child return to school without stress.
According to her, a regimen should be established.
"Compliance with the regime is the key to strength and productivity. If during the vacation the child lay down and woke up later than usual - nothing terrible. But a sharp return to early rising can be very painful and lead to stress. Start preparing in advance: shift the time of waking up 10-15 minutes earlier every day and an hour before bedtime remind your child that it's time to go to bed soon. Help him to adjust to sleep: finish active activities, dim the lights and sounds, refuse gadgets and read a book", - advised the expert.
In addition, she noted that in the first weeks after the vacation the child should have more time for rest than usual. In her opinion, it is not necessary to dramatically increase the load: you should consult with your child: perhaps there is no need to immediately start attending all the planned sections and circles, it is better to pick up the pace gradually and give more time for rest and preparation for lessons. She also recommended more walks in nature, picnics, playing board games or going to the movies. This way it will be possible to eliminate overload and prevent fatigue from studying.
"To make your child less homesick for the past vacations, organize the weekend taking into account his desires and needs. Plan ahead and ask him what he would like to do on the next weekend, and try to avoid the study load on these days. Give your child more free time at least in the first weeks after the vacation, so that the return to the working regime was not too painful, "- said Ekushevskaya.
The expert drew attention to the fact that often parents under the influence of stress and excitement resort to excessive control, which children are not happy about. She explained that in trying to help with lessons, it is important not to violate the child's boundaries: if he says he will do everything himself, you need to give him space and emotional support.
"Praise the child always, and especially in the period after the vacation: do not limit yourself to the usual "well done", but point out the child's strengths. Such feedback will help the child to better understand his abilities and more easily accept comments about what he should improve. Let your child feel that he can always count on your help. It can be very different: help with something or advice, make them laugh, bake pancakes, or just give them a hug. Remember the boundaries, respect your child and be there for them," concluded Ekushevskaya.
Earlier, on December 8, psychotherapist, founder of the International Institute of Psychosomatic Health, teacher of the course "CPT" Sergei Martynov told "Izvestia" that by communicating with children and creating an atmosphere of trust and interest, parents can not only restore lost ties, but also strengthen them. At the same time, there is a fine line between the authority of a parent and friendly relations with a child. It is important to maintain a hierarchy while remaining open in communication.
