Communication is key
Talk with your child. Let them know it's safe to talk about anything. Choose a quiet time, so you can really listen.
Conversation starters can help. Use stories or social posts about our Attendance Campaign to begin.
Tell your child it's okay to feel as they do. Encourage them to explain their feelings.
For young children, help them find words for their feelings. You might say, “When I feel scared, I get a knot in my tummy. Maybe you feel scared about school. How does it make you feel?”
Ask your child daily how they feel. You can use pictures, like traffic lights, numbers, or faces showing happy, straight, or sad, to help them share their feelings.