Don't know whats wrong with my Daughter.

My 5 year old daughter just started kindergarten and was very excited about it and could wait but for some reason every since she started school she has been throwing up. She is fine and happy every morning but when its time to take her to the bus stop so her school bus can pick her up she will run to the restroom and throw up but after that she's fine and she goes on the bus fine and she's fine at school. I just don't understand why she throws up right before its time for school. Should I be concerned, should I take her to the doctor to see if there's something wrong? I've tried calming her down but nothing works. Can someone please help me out I don't know what else to do.

[Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D.]

It is not uncommon for children at this stage to experience some anxiety around school, but this will take care of itself. The pattern you describe (i.e., she is not vomiting after other meals) does not indicate any medical condition. Of course you can run this by the pediatrician, but it's pretty clear what is going on. Handle the situation in a matter of fact way, be supportive and encouraging. This will be fine.