Back to school

Written By Pineapple Counseling

I don't know about you guys, but this summer flew by! Going back to school is a mix of emotions of excitement, anxiety, sadness, and every emotion in between. If you're feeling overwhelmed, remember that it's okay to ask for help. Seeking counseling in Flower Mound TX or Southlake, TX can provide you with the support and guidance you need to navigate this transition and manage your emotions effectively. Don't worry, with the right resources, you can and will get through it!

It doesn’t have to be perfect

The first day of school, or the school year for that matter, doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s ok if you are late running out the door, the kids are in a bad mood, they aren’t dressed in the perfect back to school outfit, or you forgot to buy all the school supplies. You will still have a successful school year, and you are still a great parent! Don’t let one day, or one moment define who you are as a person. You got this!

TLC

Give some extra tender love and care. Your children are probably experiencing the same feelings as you about returning back to school. They are excited to see their friends and get back into the routine, but they are nervous about seeing other people at school and all of the homework that school entails. So, expect some meltdowns, some anger outbursts, and some out of whack behavior. Don’t freak out too much. Your child is adjusting to going back to school too. Change is hard. Just love them a little harder as they adjust.

Keep things consistent

Try to keep things consistent at home. I know this is easier said than done, so trust me when I say there is no judgment here. Life is hard and chaotic. Try your best to keep things consistent. If you normally all eat at the table for dinner, try to keep that going. If you normally have family game night, try to keep that going to. Like I said, back to school is a change and an adjustment, so the more you can keep consistent and the same, the easier the transition will be. Reach out ot one of our therapists at Pineapple Counseling in Flower Mound, TX or Southlake, TX today!

Pineapple Counseling

Pineapple Counseling provides counseling and psychiatric medication management, as support and guidance through a difficult time, so that clients can find joy in their lives again. They believes that clients are the expert of their own lives, and their goal is to make the process as comfortable and collaborative as possible. Problems do not have to become a permanent staple in one’s life. Through counseling and psychiatric medication management, Pineapple Counseling believes clients can find their happiness again.

http://www.pineapplecounseling.com
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