#77: Navigating back-to-school stress

Whether your kids are going back to school in-person for the first time in over a year, struggle with the pressure of testing and giving presentations, or feel the weight of the social side of school, you'll learn 18 practical ways to help your child navigate back-to-school stress. In this episode, you'll learn: How real their stress is, What to do when they struggle with uncertainty, How to handle the stress to perform, And what to do when the social pressure builds up.  Back-to-school stress for kids is real. Let's explore practical, simple ways to help your kids navigate it.  Key Quotes Back-to-school stress for kids is real. God meets struggles head-on. Jesus is just as gentle and kind to your child who struggles as He was to the children the disciples tried to keep away. God is still in the business of helping and teaching His kids to this day, and He will not stop with yours.  It will take a lifetime for your kids to figure out who they are. They don't have to figure it out today. It's okay to make mistakes because they are traveling with God. God takes your students' concerns seriously. He's with them, and He'll help them. Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! 2014 American Psychological Association study 2021 CDC study on children's mental health 2020 American Psychological Association Stress in America study Feelings chart NextTalk podcast #72: Parenting with grace in the digital age with Mandy Majors [Grace in Parenting series] Simone Biles' Instagram post Learn more about Jill speaking to your group Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email