Tips for What to Do (and NOT Do) for Parents and their College-Bound Teen
It’s that time… back to school. Before K-12 students go back to school, college students go back. Depending on where your college-bound student is going, some schools start back sooner rather than later and before you know it, they will be out of the house. This can be an emotional time for both parents and college-bound teens. Here are some tips to get everyone through move-in day and the first semester of college.
Fireworks: Beautiful Displays of Color or Recipe for Disaster?
When people think of fireworks, they might remember an event they went to for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or really any summer event. Some might think of beautiful, bright colors popping up in the sky. For others, especially individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism-Spectrum Disorder, other medical and mental health disorders, or veterans, fireworks might not be associated with positive memories or feelings.
Back-to-School (finally, for in-person learning)- 10 Tips!
I have been hearing a lot of buzz about schools reopening after spring break, or just families being more comfortable and ready to send their children back to school. There is no right or wrong answer here. You do what works best for your child, their needs, and your family. If you do decide to have your child return to school for in-person learning, however that might look for the district, below are some helpful guidelines to make the transition as smooth as possible.