2Nd Day of School -- Worse than 1St Day of School?

I think are doing well. Give him some tylenol or ibuprophen for his throat. Allergies are bad this time of year with the rag weed. Sometimes you just need to give him a dose of tylenol or ibuprophen for his sore hip and throat and tell him it will make him feel better. Do not dwell on what he said too much. What he said, is part of adjustment with going back to school. He will be fine. Let him soilder on like you said. Take care.

He'll be OK. The new school year is always more stressful with the what ifs and the where is's and the who's thats. THere is a new schedule, a new lunch time a new teacher and new friends, old friends he hasn't seen since the end of last year.
As soon as school starts the new germs come back into the house too. So lots of OJ and vitamin C and zinc rich foods. Keep his immune sytem in tip top shape.
Mine is a junior this year at a new school and came home three days last week in tears. we made cookies and brownies and relived the greatness of the last school and started out again this week with a better attitude. Yesterday was a good day. YOurs will have better days too.

My son's stomach "hurts" every morning...I tell him if it gets worse to tell the teacher and the nurse will call me...and then put him on the bus.

He comes home everyday...having had fun and is ready to go back...until 6:00am the next morning...come to think of it my stomach hurts right now thinking about getting up tomorrow morning...;-)

I do know there is a virus going around our area, sore throat, achy joints, mild cough, etc. It hit the first 2 weeks of school.

My 7 yo started 2nd grade and every day is a hit or miss with her, my socks are bugging me, I don't want to do my spelling words, etc. etc. then today she was extremely happy about going to school???? Very strange....but they are kids and I guess as adults their moods will vary greatly day to day, the best we can do is greet them with open arms at the end of the day and be there to listen to their troubles.

I figure he's still settling into the mindset that school's back in session, still a little apprehensive, figuring out the second grade ropes, etc.

I'd just do as you are. Stay unaffected and matter-of-fact about him going each day, and hopefully, sooner than later, he'll be adjusted to the old grind. Give him hugs and encouragement, and I'm sure he'll be fine...

My little guy starts a new preschool next week. He's so excited he can hardly stand himself. Asks everyday if he goes tomorrow, and nearly comes to tears when I have to tell him not yet. We're doing a countdown calendar to help him visualize. ugh!!

I think he's trying to politely tell me that he's over the whole mommy/son bonding summer!!! LOL

Do remember the beginning of school also opens up illnesses. We have it every year sometime before 2 weeks are up. This year we're on day 5 of school and we've had O. fever/vomitting stint and my 15 year old is downstairs today sick as a dog. Hubby got something from the kids carrying sickies home as well. So make sure he's not feeling under the weather and do lots of hand washing before and after school.

Every grade presents more challenges and more expectations. It's not unusual for a child to have anxiety when school appears not to be as fun or easy as the year before. Be patient, keep talking about school in a positive way, ask questions about school work and friends and the teachers to be aware of what is going on. It will pass. Just be understanding, but firm.

K. B
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Just smile and say you understand, then ignore. Don't let him think you buy into the idea that he can get you to even contemplate keeping him home!

You are right in your assessment of if you get upset, he will get upset.

School is hard after a whole summer of fun. Time to get back to work - part of the real world!

All my best,
Dawn

Sounds like you have the right approach. He'll get used to it.

Sorry the school year is off to such a rough start. I agree about the reality of the school year setting in. I actually had that same thought myself, although mine was more of OMG - my first born has just started his school career! Thirteen years of early mornings, running to make the bus, fights to complete homework, friend issues, etc! Yikes! Do you think maybe he is missing you? If so, maybe you can work something special into your day - a note ini his lunch, play a game after dinner, talk time before bed. Best wishes for an easier day tomorrow!

I think a lot of it has to do with realizing that summer is over and it's back to the daily grind.
It can feel like a real bummer.
You just have to keep him on schedule, make sure he gets plenty of sleep, and smile, kiss him good-bye and wish him a good and happy day.
He'll get back into the swing of things.

A whole year of school can seem like such a long time, so sometimes it helps to break it down. They get vacation for this and for that. All the other kids have to get up and go too so it's not a personal "punishment" just for him.

He'll be fine.

Best wishes.

Hi, Denise:
Switch roles, become his therapist.
Ask him:

1. What happened at school today?
2. What did you think when you realized what had happened?
3. What impact has this incident had on you and others?
4. What has been thehardest thing for you?
5. What do you think needs to happen to make things right?

Find a time to have all these questions answered. He can come up with some solutions. Maybe at meal time every night.
Good luck. D.