This year, the mornings before school have been really difficult! My daughter used to be happy to go to school but now she is really having a tough time in the mornings. She's been very weepy & slow moving....
I have stayed in touch with the school, she likes the teacher & no one is bullying her (according to her & the teacher)...she is getting plenty of sleep (from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.) & eating well so I just can not figure out what is going on.
Today I played some upbeat music & that helped some. If any of you have any other suggestions I would really appreciate it!
Oh, she is 7 (maybe knowing the age will help)...she is also an "only" child...
Thanks in advance!
2006-09-18 03:00:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
.The music is a good thing. Was it kid music? I would try something like Disney CD's, Radio Disney, or Kids Bop. Something geared for kids. Otther than that. it seems like you are on the right track.
Another thing I might try is to build the excitement the night before. and carry it into the morning. Find a good thing that is going to happen, maybe remind her that her friend will be there. Maybe they do something special only on Mondays... art, music... build it up and carry it into the next morning.
Also try this, (If you haven't already. If you drive her to school, have her tell you how to get there. Leave a little early and if she makes a wrong turn, take it. ask her if she's sure and then get back on track and let her take it from there again.
2006-09-18 03:06:35 · answer #1 · answered by 1loopyferretpsycho 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the problem might not be at the school.....is there anything different at home? Like maybe you and your spouse split or are fighting more than usual? Maybe she is just worried about you and doesn't want to leave you. Maybe someone said something to her about someone dying and she is afraid you won't be there when she gets home. There are so many different things that could be going on with her that about the only way to get the real answer is to ask her. Ask a million and one questions if you have to but find out what is bothering her before it gets worse. And you showing concern for her and her feelings will make the lines of communication more open for the both of you. Just no matter how petty you think the problem may be....treat it as a big deal cause obviously it is to her!!
Good luck to both of you!!!!
2006-09-18 03:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by polarbaby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What are her grades like? Is she maybe not feeling challenged? Maybe she's bored with school because maybe they are moving too slow for her. And also she may just never like school. I had the same problem when I was younger, there was no one bullying me and I was getting enough sleep, etc, but I just didn't like school. I would suggest that you try to find some activities for her to do at the school but with her being so young there may not be any yet. So for right now just hang in there and keep encouraging her, you will be fine, your being a good mother just by asking this question in the 1st place so, you will do fine. Good luck!
2006-09-18 03:06:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
U should try giving her an ultimatum. Ur child only acts out in
a manner that u allow. i know it is hard for u to "not" give in to
her. my son had same problem [second child]. i learned a few
things from the first one. he is alot happier and more independent
now. Find her weakness for ex. if she loves watching tv take
away tv time for misbehaving that morning. Be stern! U can have tv timewhen u can act appropriately in morning. Or u could reward her with something fun to do together like arts n crafts or painting time with u. She is trying to get ur attention. Give her "me" time instead. If u stick with it u will be giving her the necessary coping skills for being independent and prosperous.
Hope this helps some...seven was difficult w my daughter 2.
2006-09-18 03:34:02 · answer #4 · answered by des 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is her schedule like on the weekends? If you let her sleep in late on the weekends, as a child, it can really throw her schedule off during the weekdays. Her wake-up/sleep schedule should be consistent.
Also, perhaps its the level of schoolwork she is getting. Once kids get to about the 2nd or 3rd grade, they tend to get lots of schoolwork and homework. Maybe she just needs a bit of time to get adjusted.
2006-09-18 03:10:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
get here radio
2006-09-18 03:04:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋