75 How To Handle The First Week Of School Emotions

Join Our FB Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidswithbigemotions Book a Call: 📞 https://tidycal.com/andi1/bookacallWebsite: 🌐 www.andiclark.comJoin Our Mailing List: 📬  https://andiclark.com/mailing-list-signup/ In This Episode We Will Dive into:Strategies to help parents and children cope with the emotional challenges of the first week back at school.Key PointsMental overload and executive functioning challenges during the first weekImportance of nutrition and hydrationUnderstanding developmental timelines for future thinkingTips for creating a calm evening routineStrategies to reduce stimulation and questions after schoolDetailed NotesMental Overload and Executive FunctioningChildren face numerous challenges in perception, attention, and inhibitionNew faces, routines, and environments can be overwhelmingExecutive functioning skills are taxed, leading to exhaustionNutrition and HydrationProvide snacks and drinks immediately after schoolConsider offering lemonade or other appealing drinks for hydrationHunger and dehydration can significantly impact mood and behaviorDevelopmental Timelines for Future ThinkingAges 3-5: Can think 5-20 minutes aheadKindergarten to 1st grade: Can think several hours ahead3rd to 6th grade: Can think 2-3 days ahead17-23 years old: Can think 2-3 weeks ahead23-35 years old: Can see things 3-5 years aheadCreating a Calm Evening RoutineClose blinds early, even if it's still light outsideUse red light bulbs to promote melatonin productionListen to audiobooks instead of watching TVCreate a consistent bedtime routineReducing Stimulation and QuestionsLimit after-school activities, especially in the first weekDon't ask too many questions about their dayAllow for downtime and less stimulationUnderstand that your child may not have the bandwidth to process or discuss their dayResources MentionedSarah Ward's research on developmental timelinesTara Sumpner's Seeds of Learning programRobin Gobble's therapy techniquesNext StepsJoin the Kids With Big Emotions Facebook group for support and discussionSign up for the waiting list for Andi's upcoming membership site  www.andiclark.com Book a call with Andi for personalized supportNext Episode PreviewAndi will discuss how to navigate getting help for your child at school, based on her personal experiences and learnings.