Empowering kids for school success
Going back to school can be an exciting time for kids and parents. But for some kids, it can also be full of stress and uncertainty. Especially if the previous school year had its share of ups and downs. Maybe your child had a tough time in math class? Or maybe making friends was a challenge? Listen as host Julian Saavedra explains how parents can get kids ready for the new school year with confidence. Hear why it’s important for parents and kids to reflect on the previous year. And learn ways to help kids manage challenges in the classroom.
Episode 54 of the Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education podcast, hosted by Understood.org, titled "Empowering kids for school success" was published on August 14, 2024 and runs 16 minutes.
August 14, 2024 ·16m · Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
Summary
Going back to school can be an exciting time for kids and parents. But for some kids, it can also be full of stress and uncertainty. Especially if the previous school year had its share of ups and downs. Maybe your child had a tough time in math class? Or maybe making friends was a challenge? Listen as host Julian Saavedra explains how parents can get kids ready for the new school year with confidence. Hear why it’s important for parents and kids to reflect on the previous year. And learn ways to help kids manage challenges in the classroom.
Episode Description
Going back to school can be an exciting time for kids and parents. But for some kids, it can also be full of stress and uncertainty. Especially if the previous school year had its share of ups and downs.
Maybe your child had a tough time in math class? Or maybe making friends was a challenge? Listen as host Julian Saavedra explains how parents can get kids ready for the new school year with confidence. Hear why it’s important for parents and kids to reflect on the previous year. And learn ways to help kids manage challenges in the classroom.
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Related resources
- Back-to-school making you and your child anxious? These strategies can help
- What to say when your child doesn’t want to go to school
- Julian’s book recommendation: The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi
Timestamps
(00:47) Why is it important for parents and kids to talk about school?
(02:37) Questions to ask your child about school
(09:00) How to handle challenges in the classroom with confidence
(12:16) “The Magical Yet”
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