To be full of anxiety over this...(child)

[Woodlandwalkswithmydog]

My child is set to start new school due to a few reasons one being closer. I feel full of anxiety over it. Dc is seemingly fine.

Should I listen to my Body or get over it?

Well don’t pass the anxiety on to your child whatever you do.

I think it’s normal to be anxious about new things for our children, but the best thing you can do is to hide it very well and make sure they have a great first day tomorrow. Good luck! I’m sure they’ll be fine

Thank you @Ostryga I am careful not to that's why I am seeking advice on here.

Yanbu to feel anxiety, its not something you choose. But you do need to learn how to manage it and 'just get over it' isn't one of the options!

What do you mean by listening to your body? If your child seems fine, why would you act on your anxiety? It's ok to feel anxious about a big change for your child, but don't pass your anxiety on to the child.

What would listening to your body involve?!

I know there's a lot of that 'listen to your instincts/body etc' stuff about. I used to consider it until my therapist pointed out that with PTSD it might not be quite accurate. So I'd suggest that your anxiety may well be clouding that thing you're listening to, it's really hard to separate them. So no I wouldn't listen to it in this instance as I don't think it has any insight. If it were should you listen to it about a friendship or something then maybe.

Is there something specific you're anxious about? The journey, the size of school, new friends, whether DC will fit in, etc.?

If you can pinpoint the focus of your anxiety, it might be easier to address.

I don't understand your reference to listening to your body. Do you mean to listen to your instincts and not go ahead with the school move? I don't see what other choice you have, other than finding a different school to move to or home educate.

How old is DC?

Yeah sorry I mean I am doing the right thing in the move, .worried about making friends, fitting in, etc. .shoul I continue with the driving back n forth to old school. I can never trust my own judgement.

Dc is 7

It depends on why your DC is moving schools. If it's simply for an easier journey then I guess you need to weigh up the pros and cons. If it's because of bullying (for example) and you've exhausted all of the usual avenues such as talking with teachers, head etc then it is probably the best decision to move school,

Yeah @Gazelda an easier journey,
And long term to have local friendespecially when transitioning to seniors As other dc' struggled in this situation.

Also my dc has been mean on occasion to 2 separate children where the parents have pulled Me on it.
Don't know how relevant this is.