13 podcast episodes to make back-to-school season easier on kids and parents
by Malaka Gharib for NPR
Back-to-school season can be a hectic time for parents. You’re settling your kids into a new routine, preparing them mentally for the new school year and adding homework help and lunch prep to your own schedule.
To make the transition from summer break to school less stressful, Life Kit has tips to help parents navigate the next few weeks.
Calm your kids’ back-to-school jitters
Talk to your Gen Z kids about their anxiety as the new school year begins. Today’s teens struggle with big feelings — and their parents struggle to have hard conversations with them, according to a Gallup poll. Teen psychologist Lisa Damour explains how parents can help their kids cope with feelings of pressure and stress.
Photograph of a mother embracing her two daughters at school drop off. The school-aged children wear backpacks and are seen in front of their school building. The family is pictured from behind. Talking through what to expect at school before a new year begins and adopting a goodbye ritual are two tips from experts on helping to prepare your child for the changes as they begin a new year.
Snuggles, pep talks and love notes: 10 ways to calm your kid’s back-to-school jitters
Deepen your understanding of your child’s anxiety. When a child is scared of the dark or being left alone, it can be hard for adults to know the difference between an age-appropriate fear and full-blown anxiety. This episode is full of tools to help parents better understand and manage their child’s “worry brain.”
Turn your child’s anxiety into a superpower. Kids have anxiety, but it’s not always a bad thing. Mental health experts Renee Jain and Shefali Tsabary have some ideas about how to help children use those feelings to their advantage.
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