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Seven Gentle Ways to Help an Anxious Child Reconnect With Learning Outdoors

When a child is struggling with school anxiety, learning can become tangled up with pressure. Even a simple question about homework can trigger worry, frustration or complete withdrawal.

Seven Gentle Ways to Help an Anxious Child Reconnect With Learning Outdoors

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When a child is struggling with school anxiety, learning can become tangled up with pressure.

Even a simple question about homework can trigger worry, frustration or complete withdrawal.

Books, uniforms and timetables may all remind them of difficult mornings.

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When a child is struggling with school anxiety, learning can become tangled up with pressure. Even a simple question about homework can trigger worry, frustration or complete withdrawal. Books, uniforms and timetables may all remind them of difficult mornings.

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