GET REAL: How do I encourage my child to do their best and put forth effort at school?

by Dr. Shefali | Sep 10, 2018 | Children, Get Real Vlog, Kids

One of the most heartbreaking things to witness as a parent is your child dragging their feet to school.

Instead of skipping to school with joy and excitement, many kids feel anxious and avoidant of school.

It?s not an easy place for parents to be? and almost every parent has had to experience this at one point or another.

The answer is not a simple one. It begins with the parent?s attunement and connection to the child. When the parent understands that the child is not ?bad? for dragging their feet, they will support their child and help them find the next best match. When a child feels supported and understood by their parents, their anxiety and stress immediately alleviates and dissipates.

Here?s my response to back-to-school woes…