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75 How To Handle The First Week Of School Emotions
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In This Episode We Will Dive into:
Strategies to help parents and children cope with the emotional challenges of the first week back at school.
Key Points
- Mental overload and executive functioning challenges during the first week
- Importance of nutrition and hydration
- Understanding developmental timelines for future thinking
- Tips for creating a calm evening routine
- Strategies to reduce stimulation and questions after school
Detailed Notes
Mental Overload and Executive Functioning
- Children face numerous challenges in perception, attention, and inhibition
- New faces, routines, and environments can be overwhelming
- Executive functioning skills are taxed, leading to exhaustion
Nutrition and Hydration
- Provide snacks and drinks immediately after school
- Consider offering lemonade or other appealing drinks for hydration
- Hunger and dehydration can significantly impact mood and behavior
Developmental Timelines for Future Thinking
- Ages 3-5: Can think 5-20 minutes ahead
- Kindergarten to 1st grade: Can think several hours ahead
- 3rd to 6th grade: Can think 2-3 days ahead
- 17-23 years old: Can think 2-3 weeks ahead
- 23-35 years old: Can see things 3-5 years ahead
Creating a Calm Evening Routine
- Close blinds early, even if it's still light outside
- Use red light bulbs to promote melatonin production
- Listen to audiobooks instead of watching TV
- Create a consistent bedtime routine
Reducing Stimulation and Questions
- Limit after-school activities, especially in the first week
- Don't ask too many questions about their day
- Allow for downtime and less stimulation
- Understand that your child may not have the bandwidth to process or discuss their day
Resources Mentioned
- Sarah Ward's research on developmental timelines
- Tara Sumpner's Seeds of Learning program
- Robin Gobble's therapy techniques
Next Steps
- Join the Kids With Big Emotions Facebook group for support and discussion
- Sign up for the waiting list for Andi's upcoming membership site www.andiclark.com
- Book a call with Andi for personalized support
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