{"id":21448,"date":"2020-12-12T16:23:03","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T16:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=21448"},"modified":"2020-12-12T16:23:03","modified_gmt":"2020-12-12T16:23:03","slug":"5-signs-your-child-is-unhappy-at-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=21448","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs Your Child is Unhappy at School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As parents, our children\u2019s happiness is one of our biggest concerns. COVID-19 has presented new challenges to many students across the country, as many children are either doing online school or a hybrid version of online and in person school. Many kids are struggling with the new learning format; many children need in person school to learn if they are not good at \u2018self-directed\u2019 studying for online learning. As parents, how do we monitor our kids&#8217; well-being? .\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the occasional bad day at school is perfectly normal, we all have subjects that we don\u2019t enjoy and teachers we\u2019d rather avoid. But, sometimes, it\u2019s more than this. Sometimes, our kids hate school. They dread going in, they feel anxious about the day ahead, and they can\u2019t see any enjoyment in school. This can seriously affect their mental health, but also their education. They won\u2019t ever get the most out of school if they are unhappy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, it\u2019s not always easy to tell. Your kids might not confide in you too much about their school day. You might get a lot of \u201cdon\u2019t know\u201d or \u201ccan\u2019t remember\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysparent.com\/family\/age-by-age-guide-to-getting-your-kid-to-talk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you ask about their days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, here\u2019s a look at some of the signs to watch out for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Change of Behavior<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children can be grumpy and emotional, so the odd mood is probably nothing to worry about. But, if changes to their behavior, acting out, attention-seeking, and other changes are sustained, it might be a sign that they are unhappy and have a lot on their minds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do notice a change of behavior, these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitation.net\/news\/~post\/dr-jules-nolan-with-tips-on-sending-children-back-to-school-20200804\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well-being tips for back to school<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help when your children are starting a new school year or returning after a break, but they can also give you some guidance on how to cope if your child is unhappy or struggling to settle at school. Spotting the signs is the first step, but it\u2019s important to do something about them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Dragging Their Heels in the Morning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all try to avoid things that make us unhappy, and children are no different. If your little one is stalling over <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.superhealthykids.com\/recipes\/10-healthy-breakfasts-help-kids-well-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakfast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, slow to get dressed, and reluctant to go to school or get on the computer to start online school, they might be dreading the rest of the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Not Wanting to Talk About Their Day<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all children are forthcoming about their day, but you can usually get some stories with a little gentle inquiry. If they really don\u2019t want to talk or clam up about specific elements of their day, there may be a problem.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Poor Grades<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s reported that children across the United States are getting more D and F grades than ever before, and the change in learning from COVID-19 is most definitely related. Children who are unhappy at school might find it hard to focus and concentrate, so it\u2019s no surprise that their grades often suffer. Don\u2019t worry about the odd bad grade, but if you see your child consistently failing or not turning in assignments, then your child is suffering and will need additional help either with tutoring, counseling or more parental support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequent Minor Illnesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coughs, colds, and other bugs are common, especially in school-aged children. But, if minor illnesses seem to be happening all of the time, and never at weekends or over the holidays, they might be avoiding school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are worried that your child is unhappy at school, the best thing that you can do is speak with them. But, don\u2019t put pressure on them to speak. Keep things light, ask questions, and make sure they know that you are there for them no matter what. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As parents, our children\u2019s happiness is one of our biggest concerns. COVID-19 has presented new challenges to many students across the country, as many children are either doing online school or a hybrid version of online and in person school. 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