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Sara Potler LaHayne Of Move This World On The 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School
Take care of your own social and emotional wellbeing, and model this for your children. Young children are sensitive to the stress of their caretakers. They sense when we are worried and anxious, and our emotions directly affect the emotions of our children. As parents, we must build in time, even if only 10 minutes a day, for our own wellness practices — journaling, going for a walk, meditating, or exercising.
School is really not easy these days. Many students have been out of school for a long time because of the pandemic, and the continued disruptions and anxieties are still breaking the flow of normal learning. What can parents do to help their children thrive and excel in school, particularly during these challenging and anxiety-provoking times?
To address this, we started a new series called ‘5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School.” In this interview series, we are talking to teachers, principals…