This was originally published on The MindTalk, Aug 2024. Read the full article at The MindTalk.
As the summer comes to an end, many children are gearing up to head back to the classroom and this comes with a host of stressors for children and parents alike. However, a little planning could help both you and your child’s wellbeing as they shift from the summer schedule to a daily school routine. As an educator, the mental health of children could be supported by the following top three strategies and could help children of all ages.
An overview of how we can create calm and support our children's transitions as well as our emotions surrounding this. At the end of the day, our children's mental health and well-being are key.
Re-establishing schedules
We can't deny that re-establishing the early wake up calls, uniform wearing, lunch bag packing and getting onto school buses may not be easy, especially after a long summer break. But it's necessary to get the brain and body slowly back into routine.
Let’s get organised
Besides preparing ourselves physically (books, bags, stationery, uniforms, etc), helping our children mentally prepared for school is just as vital. Conversations to excite them about learning, new friends, old friends and play time, will help them see things in perspective.
Collaborating with educators
You are not alone as parents. There are the class teachers, principal, counsellors and parent community to help you feel confident about your child's learning and development. At Cascade, we host community events to help connect women to each other, to share and inspire in a safe space. If you'd like to find out more, look us up at Cascade. If you'd like someone to speak to about parenting, contact me. The Mind Talk offers an astounding array of articles from parenting to therapy and on psychology to LBGTQI+ Enjoy the read!
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