How to Recognize and Deal with Back to School Stressors

Stressed Teen

Top 5 Back to School Stressors and How to Bust Them

While the start of a new school year comes with excitement for kids, it also comes with stress. It’s common for kids to feel overwhelmed this time of year especially as they navigate the challenges that crop up with a new school year. This stress can manifest itself in stomach aches, headaches, loss of appetite, even depression. Here are 5 common top back to school stressors and how parents can help their kids to bust them.

6 Ways to Read Your Teenager’s Body Language

6 Ways to Read Your Teen's Body Language

Six Body Language Signals Which Say Your Child or Teenager May Be Lying  To You

 

You notice that your teens’ behavior has changed, at first you attribute it to hormones and pubertal growing pains . But the more you try to communicate with them you feel that something is wrong.

Even though you have repeatedly asked if they were taking drugs and received a firm “No” your suspicions won’t go away. Or, you may even suspect that your teen is still hanging around with that bad influence classmate even though they swore they don’t see them. Or is there a gnawing voice inside you telling you that your teen may be having sex even though they loudly insist that they are not.

First and foremost, if you have any suspicions that your child or teen is lying to you, trust your instincts because you are usually correct.