Experts: Start of new school year brings emotional strain for children and parents
With little time left before the new school year, many families in Latvia face heightened emotional pressure — experts on Latvian Radio's "Ģimenes studija" programme highlight the importance of parental support for children's development.
As autumn approaches and the new school year draws near, many families in Latvia are facing not only practical preparations but also increased emotional pressure. With only a short time left before classes begin, this period often brings anxiety for both children and their parents.
Experts discussing the topic on Latvian Radio's programme "Ģimenes studija" emphasized the close link between children's development and the support adults are able to provide. According to them, a child's growth is directly tied to how stable an environment parents can create, as well as to the adults' own emotional resilience.
The role of parents during the transition
Experts point out that the shift from summer holidays back to a school routine can be a challenge for the whole family. This is why it matters that parents themselves remain calm and stay emotionally available to their children — the ability of adults to manage their own stress is named as one of the key factors that helps children adapt more easily to the start of school.
Participants in the programme encourage parents to focus not only on practical matters, such as buying school supplies, but also on emotional readiness — both their own and their children's. According to the experts, this approach can help ease anxiety and make the transition into the new school year smoother for the whole family.
