School uncertainties
August 10, 2021
Opening day of school used to be pretty routine. Maybe new clothes, a backpack, and uncertainties of who would be friends, and what would the new teacher be like. Across our nation, uncertainties have grown. Face masks, no face masks, social distancing, school bus distancing.
You can be sure our children will have a new stress level. Dear parent, here is one important thing you can do. Listen carefully to your student. Immediately after school if at all possible. Call from work or have a nearby trusted neighbor welcome them and listen.
The mask might be OK. A new bully in class a BIG concern. Listen, plan together. What feedback do you need to send to the teacher? Never ignore your child’s fear of another child. Your support and encouragement is important.