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A survey found 64% of kids worry about school. Psychiatrist shares tips to ease anxiety.
A majority of kids have school-related worries, a recent survey found and there are ways to help ease their stress.
According to a survey from Nemours Children’s Health, 64% of children ages 9 to 13 are worried about school.
These worries can range from anxieties about bullying to academic challenges to not being invited to parties or friend groups, psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma shared on “CBS Mornings Plus” Friday.
“It could be separation anxiety, it could be any number of things — generalized anxiety, social anxiety of ‘I don’t know how I’m going to make friends. I’m alone at recess. No one asks me to sit with them at lunch,'” she said.
Homework can also be a major stressor affecting at least 50% to 60% of kids, Varma said.
So, how can parents help? Varma suggests using homework as a way to connect with your child.
“For me, I have two school-aged children, and I look at that as our bonding opportunity,” she said. “It’s an opportunity for me to get a window into their day.”
Helping kids with their assignments also gives parents insight into what to talk about with their teachers, she added.
“It gives you a springboard to say… ‘I’m noticing my kid is struggling with reading, with writing, with math.’ And then you pull the school into it because you have firsthand observe what’s going on,” Varma said, adding it’s a good idea to establish an open line of communication with teachers.
“Ask your teachers things like, ‘Is my child having friends in class? Do they talk too much in class? Are they disruptive? Do they raise their hand? Do they feel shy? Do they take your feedback well? Are they open to criticism? Are they growing? Are they learning?’ The other thing I would say is, don’t be afraid of school counselors. They really have a really interesting role, this line between academic, social, emotional and it’s a safe space for your child to be able to share some of those worries,” she said.
If kids are reluctant to share what’s going on, Varma said it can be helpful to stay away from open-ended questions like “how was your day?”
“Be very specific and use close-ended questions,” she suggests. This could include questions like, “Did you meet anyone new?” or “What did you learn today?”
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.