Due to the military invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, schooling has undergone some changes. In particular, not all schools can conduct classes in person, so they switched to online learning.. Psychologist Ekaterina Gabriel told Suspіlny how to psychologically prepare a child for school.

How to prepare a child for grade 1: recommendations for parents.

Until September 1, parents have enough time to prepare a future first-grader for school. But you need to start talking about the school and pronounce a plan of action in different situations..

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The expert noted that when preparing a child for school, one should be guided not only by his intellectual parameters. She stressed that it is important to take into account the motivational, emotional-volitional, social and other components. It is also necessary to discuss security measures. For example, a plan of action if a child hears an air raid siren.

Parents play an important role in the mental health of a child.. If you see minimal changes in a child, don't get scared and don't run to a psychologist..

" If parents sound the alarm, this frightens the child even more, then they do not trust their parents. We want to trust a person who can withstand our fear,” Gabrielle explained..

Parents should look closely at the behavior of the future first grader (for example, if sleep and appetite have worsened).

“If parents are worried about something, then it is better for them to contact a psychologist to talk and decide how to get in touch with the child and invite him to a psychologist. It will be more effective,” said the expert..

The psychologist also advises parents to develop certain habits with their child, such as talking during tea or walking..

“It doesn’t have to be a five-minute period, like we sat down and now we’ll talk. Let it be a ritual and during a friendly, frank and sincere conversation, the child will share with you, his tension will subside and will decrease, ”she explained.

Earlier, psychologist Olga Shablovskaya explained how to remain calm and deal with anxiety..