Any tips on how to stop worrying about kids?
I don’t used to be a parent that worried unless a particular cause for concern happened…. But now my child is older (11 and in year 7) I’ve noticed the worry seems to be constant.
It started when she was around 9 and had body confidence issues and then it was about secondary school and would she get bullied etc (I also worry about racism as she is biracial)
I do everything I can to build her up and she does seem resilient but she is also just a child and the world can be a very harsh place.
Her first term of secondary has been bumpy and there’s been a few incidents (inc racism) that has been dealt with with the school, an again she does express her emotions about it all but seems to bounce back.
I worry about what’s in store for her when she’s older if things are bad now….. the older she gets the lesss she’ll come to me and less control I’ll have to keep her safe.
I do know that they need independence etc so I’d never hold her back or show how much I worry but I also for my own sake, want to stop worrying so much! As i feel on edge all the time…
Anyone who is going through or has been through similar have any tips?
She’s my first child to reach this stage and I must admit, I’m finding it very challenging!
Thanks in advance x