First Day Of School: 15 Mental Health Tips For Adults & Children

The first day of school can be intimidating, no matter how old you are or whether you are a teacher, parent, or student.

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Here are some tips to help you enjoy this unique experience and have the most fantastic first day of school.

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Teaching children resilience and how to filter out things that people say will help your child understand “it’s not me, it’s them” from a young age.

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Teach your child that their teacher is upset with what they did, but they do not hate you as a person.

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Research the clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities available and try something new.

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Be yourself, and you will attract people who genuinely care about you and have your back.

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SWIPE UP

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First Day Of School: 15 Mental Health Tips For Adults & Children

The first day of school can be intimidating, no matter how old you are or whether you are a teacher, parent, or student.

Here are some tips to help you enjoy this unique experience and have the most fantastic first day of school.

Teaching children resilience and how to filter out things that people say will help your child understand “it’s not me, it’s them” from a young age.

Just Because Someone Says It, Doesn’t Make It True

Teach your child that their teacher is upset with what they did, but they do not hate you as a person.

Doing Something Wrong Doesn’t Make You A Bad Person

Research the clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities available and try something new.

If you are an older student..

Be yourself, and you will attract people who genuinely care about you and have your back.

Also, don't try to be popular

SWIPE UP

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