If your child is anxious about starting school some of these things may be a little trickier, such as picking their school uniform or talking about their morning routine. You know your child best and if this feels like it might make them more anxious then adapt them a little so it doesn't feel so "full on". For example, choose their uniform and hair accessories for them but when they start school allow them to choose their favourite to wear that day.

Discuss their worries with them while they are feeling calmer, like when they are winding down for bedtime. Be careful not to minimise their fears (such as, by saying "you will be fine, don't worry"), instead tell them that you understand and believe how they feel. I personally find it helps if I use an example of when I have felt worried about something and how I dealt with it so they know they are not alone in having these feelings. Help them to work through their worries and come up with a plan together- e.g if they are anxious about making friends you can give them some basic scripts to try such as "can I play with you", and talk about what they can do if a child says no. This will help them feel a little more confident that even in a worse case scenario they will know what they can do.

You can also practice some calming and mindful techniques such as breathing exercises together. Be Happy Resources has some amazing printables in their hub for working through worries and anxiety, along with practical calming strategies.