# Psychological guidance for children's school adaptation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/psychological-guidance-for-childrens-school-adaptation > Updated: 2026-09-21T07:15:17.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4. Psychologists and psychiatrists have provided guidance for parents to assist children in managing anxiety and adapting to the transition of the new school year. Initial advice emphasized respecting individual adaptation paces, which can range from one week to two months. Experts suggested increasing predictability through school visits, establishing consistent routines, and practicing active listening. Clinical Psychologist Selin Seda Koçakgöl of Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital advises parents not to dismiss fears with phrases like ‘there is nothing to be afraid of,’ but to instead validate emotions. To build security, she recommends predictable routines involving regular sleep schedules, consistent nutrition, and preparing school bags together. Regarding drop-offs, she suggests farewells should be short, clear, and reassuring, providing age-appropriate information about when parents will return. Koçakgöl also cautions against comparing children to peers or siblings. Psychiatrist Dr. Gökhan Bahtiyar from Denizli Tekden Hospital has highlighted specific challenges such as separation anxiety, which may manifest as crying, stubbornness, or temper tantrums. He warns that while these issues are often resolved through cooperation between teachers and families, severe cases can lead to school refusal. Dr. Bahtiyar emphasizes that close observation by teachers and parental feedback are essential for early intervention. He also noted that attention deficit and dyslexia are common reasons for clinical consultations during the first grade. Expanding on student well-being, experts are now highlighting the need to identify early warning signs of school-based violence and bullying. Specialists suggest that behavioral changes, such as sudden academic drops, social withdrawal, or intense anger, should be viewed as holistic patterns. Warning signs may include threatening language like ‘I will settle the score’ or ‘I can’t take this anymore.’ To mitigate these risks, professionals advocate for a collaborative approach between families, teachers, and mental health experts, noting that disciplinary measures or security hardware alone are insufficient. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Experts urge collaborative approach to prevent school violence and bullying Experts urge families and schools to recognize behavioral patterns and psychological needs to prevent school violence and peer bullying, emphasizing collaboration over mere disciplinary measures. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psychiatrist-warns-of-separation-anxiety-in-children-starting-school ### 2026-09-14: Psychologist Selin Seda Koçakgöl advises on school adjustment Clinical Psychologist Selin Seda Koçakgöl offers advice for parents helping children navigate school adjustment anxiety through routines, validation, and calm farewells. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psychologist-selin-seda-koakgl-advises-on-school-adjustment ### 2026-09-08: Psychologists offer guidance for managing children's school anxiety Psychologists offer advice to parents on managing children's school-related anxiety, recommending consistent farewell rituals and professional help if adjustment issues persist beyond three weeks. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psychologists-offer-guidance-for-managing-childrens-school-anxiety ### 2026-08-29: Psychologist offers advice for children's school adaptation Psychologist Eva Smiková advises parents on managing child anxiety and supporting school adaptation through routine, predictability, and empathetic communication. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psychologist-offers-advice-for-childrens-school-adaptation --- Cite as: Psychological guidance for children's school adaptation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/psychological-guidance-for-childrens-school-adaptation