Going to school for the first time, or even changing schools can be a stressful time for students.  To help children adjust to the changes Dr. Glen Aylward, a clinical psychologist at SIU’s School of Medicine, advises parents to increase the child’s familiarity with the new situation prior to school starting. He suggests taking them to see the new school to meet the teachers, among other things…



If the child’s anxiety continues Dr. Aylward suggests contacting a school counselor, psychologist or other family physicians.  Anxiety can also lead to low grades and poor performance in school.