Friday, September 03, 2010
Sheila Lopez
As school is starting and everybody is getting into the swing of a new school year it is very common to have a lot of stresses associated with the start of a new year. Some common stressors are:
- Adjusting to a new schedule
- Sending children off to school for the first time or to a new school
- After school activities
- Getting homework done
- Getting to know your child's teacher
These are just a few examples of some of the stressors that parents and children often experience at the beginning of a new school year. What are some ways to relive the added stress that comes with the start of school?
The following are some suggestions that I came up with:
- Try to avoid adding extra things to your schedule while adjusting to the new schedule school brings
- Take the time to ask your children about their day (what they are learning, friends they are making, etc.)
- Be sure to still spend time as a family (e.g., eat dinner together, have family outings, etc.)
- Get enough sleep and make sure your children are getting enough sleep
These are just a few examples that I thought of. Please let us know what you do to manage the stress that comes with the start of a new school year.
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