Don t interrupt . Don t be judgemental verbally or otherwise. Don t invalidate their feelings. Encourage your child to express his feelings of hurt, anger, embarrassment, fear, boredom. It is especially useful to set aside time to listen to your child at the end of each school day.
Young people release a lot of their emotions through playing.
Active games that encourage positive physical contact and loud noises are best, e.g. pillow-fighting. Watch them play teacher . They use this as a safe way to act out their frustrations that are blocking their mental well-being. Setting goals with them and helping them to monitor their progress. Help them to set up a realistic study schedule.