New Class, New Teacher: What to Do When Your Child Is Nervous
A simple 60 minute plan to help you and your child prepare for September.
Is your child feeling nervous about their new teacher or moving into a new class this September?
You want to help, but you're not quite sure what to say or do.
You don't want to dismiss their worries, but you don't want to make them bigger either.
This simple mini course gives you practical ways to help your child explore their feelings, prepare for what's ahead and feel more supported as September approaches.
🌿 Launch price: £14.99
Does this sound familiar?
Your child is about to start a new year group.
They might be:
• wondering what their new teacher will be like
• worried about being in a new classroom
• unsure about what September will bring
• excited one minute and nervous the next
• asking questions you don't quite know how to answer
And you're thinking:
“I really want to help them, but I don't know what I should actually do.”
You don't need to become an expert in childhood anxiety.
You don't need a complicated programme.
And you don't need to make sure your child has zero worries before the first day.
You just need some simple ways to help them explore what's on their mind, prepare for what's ahead and know what to do when those wobbly feelings appear.
Inside you'll discover:
💬 TALK
How to open up gentle conversations about what's on your child's mind.
🎒 PREPARE
Simple ways to explore what they know, what they're wondering about and what they're looking forward to.
🧘 PRACTISE
The STOP mindfulness practice to help your child pause, notice what's happening and choose how to respond.
❤️ SUPPORT
What to say and do when worries come back.
You'll receive:
🎥 Four short video lessons with my guidance
🌿 Practical resources and ideas to use with your child
🎒 A simple plan to help you prepare for September
Everything is designed to be simple, gentle and practical, and can be worked through in around an hour.
The aim isn't to make your child fearless.
It's to help them feel heard, prepared and supported, while giving them simple tools they can use when things feel difficult.
FAQs
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This resource is designed primarily for children in primary school, particularly children who are moving into a new year group or starting with a new teacher.
The activities can be adapted for your child's age and stage, so you can keep the conversations and activities as simple or detailed as your child needs.
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Not at all.
Your child might be feeling nervous, excited, curious or a mixture of different emotions about September.
The plan is designed to help you prepare for the transition and open up conversations, whether your child has lots of worries or is feeling pretty confident already.
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No.
The 60 minute plan gives you a simple structure to work through, but you don't need to sit down and complete everything in one go.
You can work through the videos yourself and then use the activities and ideas with your child in shorter, relaxed moments over the summer.
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Both.
The short videos are designed to guide you as the parent, and then you'll have practical ideas and activities to use with your child.
You can choose what feels natural for your family and your child's age.
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That's exactly what this is designed for.
The transition into a new class or a new teacher can bring uncertainty even when a child is staying at the same school.
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Because this is a digital product that gives you immediate access to the videos and resources, refunds aren't generally available once you have accessed the content.
Please take a look through the description above before purchasing to make sure the course is right for you.
Of course, your statutory consumer rights are not affected. If you have a problem accessing the course or the content isn't as described, please get in touch and I'll be happy to help.