Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting 2693: Six Tips to Help Reduce Our Children's Stress During the School Year by Allison Carmen on Parenting Advice
Aug 14, 2025
Explore six compassionate strategies for reducing children's stress during the school year. Tips include fostering emotional connections, promoting flexibility, and establishing healthy routines. Discover how being present can make children feel safe and seen. Learn to balance support with independence to create a nurturing environment. These insights empower parents to build resilience and alleviate anxiety in their kids, ensuring a smoother school experience.
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School Stress Ripples Into Family Life
- School demands often ripple into family life causing irritability, sleep loss, and imbalance at home.
- Recognize stress signs early so you can apply targeted supports rather than waiting for breakdowns.
Use 'Maybe' To Soften Catastrophic Thoughts
- Use 'maybe' statements to broaden your child's perspective and reduce catastrophic thinking.
- Help them craft specific maybe phrases they can use when stress arises to return to the present.
Build A Simple Gratitude Routine
- Teach a daily gratitude practice in calm moments to expand your child's perspective and lower reactivity.
- Encourage morning and evening gratitude routines so small setbacks feel less overwhelming.