9 Year Old Daughter with major emotional problems

[Couldb]

Hi all,

I'm not really sure where to start to might keep it brief. Is anyone else having trouble with their pre-teen? Miss 9 is a highly sensitive child, sensory processing issues, anxiety, has been in psychology and OT at age 6 and been pretty good for a while but having a lot of trouble this year. She has moved schools halfway through the year and now we are in quarantine and she is extremely difficult to be around for many reasons. My husband and I feel like we need to see someone about how to manage her but thought I would try on here first.

[geoff]

Hello Couldb, and a warm welcome to the forums.

Having to move schools in this complex year can be quite confusing for these young children, not actually knowing why all of this has to happen, why masks need to be worn and friends can't be seen, depending on where you are and definitely understand what you have to try and deal with, as I have grandkids that age.

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 are trained counsellors you could contact by phone or online and give you valuable advice, one way or another and may suggest a paediatrician to visit.

Young kids learn and change so much every week and possibly a puppy, kitten or rabbit could be a way to distract her attention, but we'd love to hear back from you.

Geoff.

[Couldb]

Thank you so much for your reply Geoff, much appreciated. I would love to continue to share our journey here.