The end of summer break signals a new school year is on the horizon. As the calendar creeps closer to that first day back in the classroom, families start feeling the back to school jitters. The carefree days of summer are coming to a close, and it’s time to get back into a set routine. While going back to school is exciting for some kids, it can also be stressful for children and parents alike. Here are some tips to help ease the transition back to school.
Category: Parenting stress
Dealing with an angry child can be challenging for any parent. It can be especially frustrating when you see your child lashing out in anger while their siblings remain calm and collected. As a parent, it’s natural to wonder why your child is so angry, whether it’s something you’re doing as a parent or if it’s something beyond your control. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the reasons why your child may be angry and provide tips on how you can help them become more calm and understanding of situations.
One of my worst nightmares has come true. My company is making large organizational changes, and I’m going to be forced out of a job. I’m the only income earner while my wife does everything kid and home related. So you can see why I’m freaking out. We don’t have any kind of cash safety net, no rich parents, and generally are pretty close to living check to check after some retirement contributions. What happens if I don’t find something before this job is done?! I don’t even know what to do if that happens.
Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, not for me, and perhaps not for a lot of parents. It’s almost here, and I’m stressed out! I feel like a lot of us are in the same boat. You want your kids to be happy, you want to get them exactly what they want, but you also know that it’s really hard and stressful to actually do this when you take into account the money, bills, and everything else that comes along with being an adult.
Do you remember the excitement of the holidays as a kid? Starting around Thanksgiving, and going through New Years Eve, it was always about lots of family parties, food, cousins and of course presents. There was just lots going on, and I have so many fond memories of it when I look back. However, it wasn’t until I was a parent that I realized there was a dark side to all of this kid merriment.