Parents

The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. The new year often feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to change bad habits and establish new routines that will help you grow psychologically, emotionally, socially, physically, or intellectually.

Children spend twelve years in school to prepare them academically and many go to college as a stepping stone for a career. As a parent, you want them not only to survive the challenging teenage years but thrive and succeed as adults. 

What can you do as a parent to help the transition smoother now that the school year has started?  Here are a few tips for parents to help children adapt to change in the new school year.

As kids get older, there is increasing pressure on them to finish their homework and keep up with their tasks. While some students quickly finish their assignments on time, other students find it difficult to start.

Parents usually feel frustrated when their children don’t try hard enough to accomplish something that they are perfectly capable of. What can you do? One way to foster a can-do attitude is to help your children learn how to set goals properly.

Another back-to-school season has come and kids start to return to the class with many different emotions. Kids notice that they have changed both physically and mentally. Parents can be the companions with kids. They will listen and express emotions so that kids can quickly adapt to these sudden changes.