{"id":947,"date":"2018-09-06T17:17:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T17:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dealing-with-back-to-school-blues"},"modified":"2020-06-23T13:38:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T18:38:52","slug":"back-to-school-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/back-to-school-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with Back to School Blues?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" loading=\"lazy\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/back-to-school-blues\/?tp_image_id=1643\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/creativesolutionsonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/school-rush-title-image_tcm7-209584-300x136.jpg?resize=300%2C136&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"school bus\" class=\"wp-image-1643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/school-rush-title-image_tcm7-209584.jpg?resize=300%2C136&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/school-rush-title-image_tcm7-209584.jpg?w=730&amp;ssl=1 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Both students and parents feel the strain of back to school.  Here are some good suggestions from the APA: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Parents have a lot on their plate: mortgage payments, healthcare, caring for elderly parents, raising kids, just to name a few. As the new school year approaches,Back to they face additional stressors \u2014&nbsp;paying for back-to-school supplies, clothes and possibly tuition. Many parents may also be worried about their children starting a new school, changing school districts, facing a more rigorous academic year or dealing with difficult social situations. Often the fear of the unknown \u2014 classmates, teachers, the school building \u2014 is the most stressful for family members, whether it\u2019s the children hopping on the school bus or their parents who have to wave goodbye.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThe end of summer and the beginning of a new school year can be a stressful time for parents and children,\u201d says psychologist Lynn Bufka, PhD. \u201cWhile trying to manage work and the household, parents can sometimes overlook their children\u2019s feelings of nervousness or anxiety as school begins. Working with your children to build resilience and manage their emotions can be beneficial for the psychological health of the whole family.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Fortunately, children are extremely capable of coping with change and parents can help them in the process by providing a setting that fosters resilience and encourages them to share and express their feelings about returning to school.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>APA offers the following back-to-school tips:<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apa.org\/helpcenter\/school-rush.aspx\">Read the rest of the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*** The tips offered in this article are for general information and should not be considered medical or psychological advice.  For more personalized recommendations appropriate to your individual situation, please contact us or obtain professional guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles on Parenting<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Resiliency Guide for Parents and Teachers (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativesolutionsonline.org\/rebuild-csbh-sit\/resiliency-guide-parents-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Resiliency Guide for Parents and Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both students and parents feel the strain of back to school. 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