Posts tagged vacation
School's Out... Now What?
School's Out... Now What?

The end of the school year can be bittersweet. It’s the start of summer vacation where kids don’t have to be in a classroom for several weeks, their workload has decreased, they can sleep in and stay up late. It’s awesome! However, after having about 9 months of a routine, summer can be stressful for kids.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, changes, transitions, school, summer, summer vacation, summer break, vacation, new beginnings, teachers, middle school, elementary school, sleep, sleep hygiene, memories, keepsakes, year, COVID-19, planning, schedules, school’s out, summer camp, camp, sleep away camp, sports, activities
Vacation Jitters- Tips to Help Prepare Your Child
Vacation Jitters- Tips to Help Prepare Your Child

Vacations can be exciting times, especially after the year 2020 and parts of 2021 have been. However, vacations are often a time of uncertainty and anxiety for some children. The slightest change, even positive change, and ones that children are excited about can still cause anxious thoughts to run wild in their minds.

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Nikki Lacherza-DrewDr. Nikki, psychologist, psychology, therapy, mental health, mental health awareness, reduce the stigma, it’s ok to not be ok, anxiety, depression, travel, traveling, vacation, summer, child, children, online therapy, remote therapy, telehealth, telepsych, changes, family, family time, friends, the beach, cruises, planes, trains, cars, COVID-19, CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, safe, safety, pets, home sick, home sickness, be prepared, preparation, routines, virtual therapy