Most students in my area head back to school this week. At the beginning of the school year (especially), anxiety can strike ANY and ALL members of the family. Read this article from NPR about tips to cope with back to school anxiety and related stress.
Category: Children
For Parents: After College Drop-Off
I really appreciated this article from Psychology Today called “The Longest Ride Home,” written with parents of new college students in mind. Remember, you have given your child about 18 years of instruction and they will do well. Trust the process (and I’m sure someone will remind me of this down the road!).
The Atlantic: Impact of iPhones on Teens
“The more time teens spend looking at screens, the more likely they are to report symptoms of depression…. If you were going to give advice for a happy adolescence based on this survey, it would be straightforward: Put down the phone, turn off the laptop, and do something—anything—that does not involve a screen.” Read the…
Anxiety: a “household” name
While amazing in its own right, there is certainly something to be said about high schools having their own wellness centers with a whole team of counselors to help students with anxiety. (read an article about a California high school by clicking HERE). Anxiety has become such a “household name.” Use your resources! Don’t struggle…