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All around the country along about now, the kids are going back to school. While its primarily their event, it impacts the whole family, as everyone adjusts to new schedules and routines. As you maneuver your way through this yearly adjustment, here are some tips to keep in mind.WHEN TO LOOSEN UP, WHEN TO TIGHTEN UPEstablish the new routines consistently and firmly. Go over the new organization thats required preparing for school the night before (clothes and supplies organized and ready to go for the next day), a sensible bed time, getting up on time, cleaning teeth, getting dressed and eating a good breakfast, and being ready for transportation on time. At the same time, relax about other things not so important. Remember that your child is under stress, adjusting to a new routine, new teacher, new classmates and classroom, and perhaps even a new school. You can let up on some things for the time being, such as keeping their room spit-spot, and squabbling with siblings. Expect some regression in behavior. Thats what we do under stress (and you may be doing it as well!). Your child may be a little more on edge than usual and more emotionally reactive. Thats why being firm about the new routines are important. Allow for outbursts, remaining calm yourself.They will also be picking up some new habits. Who among us hasnt had their child return home from school the first day with a lovely new word you cant believe they learned, and never want to hear again. Go back over the rules of the road for your household, and the fact that Freddy does it so I can too, doesnt compute. My mother used to say If Freddy sat on a hot stove, would you? (Eventually I figured out the meaning of this metaphor!) PROCESSINGSchool is school, just like work is work, but when theres been a hiatus, and when certain parts of it are new, there is always emotional processing going on.Just as you ask your child for facts -- about their teacher, classmates, and subject -- ask them about their feelings. Then listen. Provide support and perspective as needed. A comment such as, I hate school, should be investigated. It may turn out, as happened to me once with a little one, that the lunch served that day had been yuchy, though everything else, once pursued, appeared to have been keen. If you precede this with How are you feeling about your new teacher? you will get a chance to experience the level of your childs ability to express their emotions, and can help him or her sort them through, which is invaluable. Make emotional-expression vocabulary a part of your childs learning experience. Children as young as 3 can learn to respond (when having a tantrum): Are you angry?Yes.Can you tell me why?Im frustrated.ITS MORE THAN GETTING ASAs you get into the first weeks, check and see how your child is doing in their social adjustment. Friends and being able to get along make such a difference in their self-esteem, happiness, and ability to function well at school. As are important, but children with higher emotional intelligence and better interpersonal relationships tend to do better academically. With patience on your part, and instruction, and the passage of time, much of the turmoil will subside. Before you know it, youll all be settled into the new routine!
Are,You,Having,School,Daze,amp