Preschool Anxiety

Hi, my son has been going to the same preschool since infant care. However, recently he started being afraid to go to class and has a habit of rubbing his hands and putting his fingers in his mouth. I had enquire with his class teacher which she has responded by saying she has also taken notice on this but he might me mimicking his classmates behaviour but what stood out to her is that during playtime he would choose to isolate himself and hide under the table or play in a corner by himself. She told me that she will observe his behaviour in class and keep us posted. Would like to seek advise from fellow mummy if you guys have faced such issues and what helped. #Needadvice

Vô danh

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Hi, you are right that your son's behaviour reflects anxiety. It might be that there are changes around him in school, perhaps a new teacher or a new child who just joined and is presenting him with challenges. It may also be classmates teasing him for something. It's hard to say what exactly is the problem, so I guess you do have to continue to monitor to find out the root cause. If your son is at the age when he can talk, 1) do acknowledge his feelings and offer your support saying that "I am here to listen, and if anything is difficult for you in school, I want to help you." 2) Understand that rubbing his hands and putting fingers in his mouth is a way of self-regulating his anxiety. Scolding him will not help him to stop. You may try to offer a substitute like a comfort blankie, or give him a hug and rock him gently to soothe him. Hope these helps, and wish things will be better for your son soon!

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