Ivanovo parents explained why children become sluggish in the fall and how to help them

With the onset of autumn, many parents notice that their children become sluggish, tired faster and more often complain of a bad mood. Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences and expert of the Ministry of Education Anna Boyarintseva explains to Life.ru that the daylight becomes shorter, and after the summer holidays, the body is forced to return to its usual routine.

The specialist recommends that parents often go out with their children for walks in the daytime, especially when it is sunny outside. It is equally important to monitor sleep patterns. In the evening, you should limit the use of gadgets, watching cartoons and active games, and if the child is especially tired, you can put him to bed a little earlier than usual.

According to Anna Boyarintseva, an effective way to relieve autumn stress from the body is physical activity. At the same time, it is not necessary to enroll the baby in the sports section with enough mobile games and long walks in the fresh air. The expert also advises to include seasonal vegetables and fruits in the diet, and to involve children themselves in the preparation of dishes.

Another way to support the emotional state of the child is a hug. A child needs tactile contact at any age, so parents should hug their baby more often, the specialist emphasizes.

In addition, parents are recommended to create pleasant autumn traditions: read books together, play board games, collect leaves and make crafts. Such activities help children to feel calmer and more confident.

However, prolonged drowsiness, severe fatigue and sudden changes in behavior should not be explained only by the change of season. If such symptoms persist or interfere with the child’s daily life, you should consult a pediatrician.