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Prayer Increases Forgiveness, Study Shows
February 1, 2010, Science Daily |
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Nine psychological tasks for a good marriage
American Psychological Association |
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His or Hers Jealousy? New Explanation for Sex Differences in Jealousy
January 31, 2010, Science Daily |
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Couples with Shared Identity Better at Conflict Resolution
January 29, 2010, PsychCentral |
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Same-sex couples can be effective parents, researchers find
January 21, 2010, USA Today |
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Each year, as summer fades into fall and the days grow ever shorter, one event marks the season like no other: back to school. After a few months of summer break, going back to school can be somewhat of a shock to a child’s system. Often, the new school year is marked by excitement, fear, thoughts of a fresh start, and overwhelming doubts. These turbulent feelings are normal; however, parents can help calm fears and encourage confidence by taking a few simple steps:
- Get back-to-school shopping done early
- Familiarize children with transportation schedules
- Establish earlier bedtimes and earlier wakeup times long before school starts
- Layout clothes the night before
- Plan for busier traffic when school reopens
- Promote good study habits (e.g. set aside time for homework each night and create a quiet study area at home)
- Manage your time sensibly
- Keep a calendar of due dates and afterschool activities
- Tour the school beforehand; locate classrooms, the nurse’s office, the lunchroom, etc.
- Encourage friendships with classmates
- Talk to your child (e.g. validate fears and thrills and work on solutions to problems)
- Discuss bullies, peer pressure, respect, social skills, and other school topics
- Emphasize the fun stuff (e.g. independence, growing up, meeting new people, reuniting with old friends)
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Helping your child prepare for a new school year is important. Good groundwork can set a positive tone for the rest of the year, giving your child the best possible chance for academic success. Back-to-school shopping, ironing out transportation schedules and meeting teachers and classmates are all part of the process and can help your child feel more secure, boosting their self-confidence and work performance. One of the best ways to prepare your child for the school year is to provide them with continuing support and motivation.
Children transitioning into middle school or high school may feel especially nervous, particularly when adapting to new environments, adjusting to unfamiliar peers and facing ever-increasing responsibilities and pressures. Often, becoming accustomed to a different routine can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming and children may express feelings of abandonment and fear. Children, regardless if attending another year of elementary school or entering high school for the first time need to be reassured and encouraged. Parents should ready themselves to offer advice, ease anxiety and promote realistic expectations in response to doubts and fears. |
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