Trouble separating from parents at school or general unhappiness could stem from a home situation, such as a recent move, a new birth or a divorce. In these cases, alerting the teacher can help the educator use strategies or styles that help ease the stressful situation for the child. Eastman also suggests trying to get as much information from your child as possible about what may be bothering him or her. The trick to this, however, is to ask questions without undermining the school or teacher. Don't dismiss the child's concerns.
Younger children are more prone to thinking that any problem at school is their fault.
Ask open-ended questions about what happened at school and how the child felt about events without passing judgment. Once you have some ideas about what may be causing stress or concern in your child, Eastman suggests talking with the teacher. This meeting is not to accuse the teacher, but rather to alert the educator about your child's feelings. You may want to discuss your child's learning styles and how they react in specific situations. This can give the teacher ideas on how to approach your child's concerns.