#77: Navigating back-to-school stress

Episode 77 of the Grace In Real Life podcast podcast, hosted by Jill E. McCormick, writer + speaker, titled "#77: Navigating back-to-school stress" was published on August 10, 2021 and runs 26 minutes.

August 10, 2021 ·26m · Grace In Real Life podcast

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Episode Description

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.

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