Back-to-School Anxiety and Stress
Bullying and Back-to-School Anxiety
by Elizabeth J. Meyer Ph.D., PsychologyToday.com
Pay attention to what your kids don’t say. As school gets closer, your child’s behavior may change if they are experiencing fear or anxiety about returning to school. If they become more moody, withdrawn, or have a significant change in behavior or eating habits, these are all signals that something is going on that they may need your help with. Your job as a parent is to find out what it is and what you can do to help. If these behaviors become extreme (disordered eating, self harm, drug/alcohol abuse, etc.), don’t hesitate to seek out professional assistance.
9 Yoga Tools to Calm Kids’ Back-to-School Anxiety
By Erika Prafder, YogaJournal.com
It’s that time again—book bags are ready to roll and students nationwide are returning to school. While anxiety is natural, practicing yoga and certain breathing techniques can help students handle the pressures associated with peers, workload and making the grade. Try these 9 yoga tools with your kids for a stress-free start to the semester.
Plan to Tackle High School Stress, Now
by Alexandra Pannoni, USNews.com
And while children should know their parents are there for them, parents shouldn’t solve problems for their kids or put more pressure on them, Gissal says. Hughes says parents should resize their expectations of their kids. While everyone wants their children to get into the best colleges, Hughes says, that isn’t the wisest goal for all students.
