Anxieties your daughter experiences in middle school
Girls often have anxiety about several common issues when returning to the first day of middle school:
1. Fitting In Socially:
• Worries about making new friends or keeping existing ones.
• Concerns about being accepted by peers and avoiding social exclusion.
2. Appearance and Fashion:
• Stress over wearing the right clothes and looking good.
• Anxiety about body image and comparisons with others.
3. Academics and Workload:
• Fear of new, harder classes and keeping up with the workload.
• Concerns about understanding new subjects and teachers’ expectations.
4. Bullying:
• Fear of being bullied or encountering mean behavior from others.
5. Changing Environments:
• Anxiety about navigating a new school layout and finding classrooms.
• Worries about adapting to different routines and schedules.
6. Teacher Relationships:
• Concerns about getting along with new teachers and understanding their teaching styles.
7. Extracurricular Activities:
• Anxiety about joining new clubs or teams and performing well.
8. Personal Development:
• Stress over puberty and the physical and emotional changes happening.
9. Parental Expectations:
• Worry about meeting parents’ academic and behavioral expectations.
Understanding these common sources of anxiety can help provide targeted support and reassurance to ease the transition back to school.
Adopting me as a big sister can help with all of these anxieties. It’s often more effective, readily accepted, and better than traditional therapy.
Because I offer more friendship and support, I can relate to her, her peers, and her needs at this time.
1. Fitting In Socially: I’ll be there to guide her through the social maze, helping her make friends and feel accepted.
2. Appearance and Fashion: As a big sister, I can offer fashion advice and boost her confidence about her appearance.
3. Academics and Workload: I’ll help her manage her schoolwork, providing study tips and support to keep her on track.
4. Bullying: She’ll have a confidante to share her concerns with, and I’ll offer strategies to deal with and prevent bullying.
5. Changing Environments: I’ll help her navigate the new school layout and adapt to different routines.
6. Teacher Relationships: I can share tips on building positive relationships with teachers and adjusting to their teaching styles.
7. Extracurricular Activities: I’ll encourage her to join clubs or teams and support her in these new endeavors.
8. Personal Development: She’ll have someone to talk to about the changes she’s experiencing, making her feel less alone.
9. Parental Expectations: I’ll help her manage and meet parental expectations, providing balance and reassurance.
This relatable friendship and support are exactly what she needs to navigate middle school confidently and successfully.
Keri Atchley,
the “Non-Therapist”
Adopted Big Sister
Accessible around the clock for texts and calls with clients, Little Sisters, and their families.
