Family Mental Health: Surviving Summer
As always, summer is sure to be a time of fun for all with periodic stress as well!
As always, summer is sure to be a time of fun for all with periodic stress as well!
Transition is an important part of life for everyone in the family ...
Resilience is ultimately the ability to bounce back from stress and challenges in life. Research tells us that resilient children are braver, more curious, more adaptable, and more likely to succeed with challenges.
Parents in particular deserve a special hand for their incredible flexibility and commitment to keeping their children safe and happy. Elementary-aged children will be facing new concerns and having new questions as school resumes.
The tween years are typically considered those that correspond with the years in middle schools. Although each child is different, it is usually a time of wide fluctuations and increasing reliance on peers for guidance rather than parents.