Back to School Blues

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By: Julie Merchant

Now that school is back in session, undoubtedly as parents you are feeling the relief as your schedule eases, but the kids are exhausted and cranky! What to do? Why are they falling apart and what can you do to help them?

Getting back into a routine is not easy. There are many adjustments. Anxiety levels are high and the routine adjustments are difficult.

Here are a few points to consider. for the complete article follow the link below.

Getting back into a routine is not easy. There are many adjustments. Anxiety levels are high and the routine adjustments are difficult.

Here are a few points to consider. For the complete article follow the link below.

Key Points:

1.	Attitudes flare
2.	Kids view this as the end of all fun
3.	Calendaring for the semester fosters independence, accountability and clarification
4.	Parents can help by looking through all handouts and teacher provided documents with your students and asking questions.
5.	Calendaring all assignments, quizzes, tests, reports, projects etc. in different colors keeps confusion down.
6.	There are many questions parents can ask that help stimulate thought and encourage early clarification
7.	Miscommunications at the beginning of a new class or new semester are very common and should not be chastised, but praise for seeking clarification should be high.

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