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The Back to School Blues
How to Help Your Child Cope
By Michele Blandino
It's hard to believe, but summer is quickly drawing to a close, and soon kids (and their parents) all over the area will be faced with the inevitable return to school. For some, the routine and structure of the school day will be a welcome change of pace from the long, lazy, carefree days characteristic of summer. However, for most, "back to school" is one of the most despised phrases ever spoken. To make this annual ritual easier on you and your children, we offer the following advice:
You know your children – what do they like about school? If asked, every child could come up with at least a few things. Maybe the prospect of new clothes, shoes or a backpack is appealing. Perhaps there is a friend they haven't seen all summer. Does your child love music class or art or gym? Find out what your child likes about school and then point out how much fun returning to that particular activity will be.
You say your child is unhappy about having to go to bed earlier and get up earlier? It's probably safe to say that not many kids are happy with that arrangement, yet it is necessary. But then, so are homework, test taking and book reports. The point is, there's little chance any of these things can be avoided, so it's best to teach your child at a young age to accept them as a required part of their life as a student.
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