my child is worried

[Felicia]

We are in a new town, having moved this summer. My daughter will be starting at her new school later this week. She is going into 4th grade and she just expressed that she is very worried she won't fit in. Any advice that will help put her mind at ease?

[jedlie]

Hey Felicia!

Welcome to this community, we are happy you are here. I have all sorts of advice if your daughter's worst imaginings come true. But let's be positive. One of the strategies that athletes and performers use for success is called visualization. The night before a big game or performance you close your eyes and imagine or visualize yourself being succesfull, scoring the big goal, hitting all of your marks and lines. You can help your daughter by reminding her of all of her great attributes, all of the things that others love about her. Help her to visualize herself going to school on that first day and meeting and making a connection with one person that develops into a friendship. This exercise will help her to let go of her stress, help her focus on the positive possibilities instead of stressing about the potential negatives.

Please let us know how she does!