ERIE, Aug. 19, 2015 – The start of the school year is an exciting time for parents and students. In addition to preparations such as purchasing school supplies, parents should also prepare to resume schedules and implement rules that can provide structure and keep lines of communication open.
“It’s important for parents and children to switch from summertime mode to back to school mode both physically and mentally,” said Mandy Fauble, Ph.D., LCSW, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Safe Harbor Behavioral Health of UPMC Hamot. “Each year at this time, we assist many children and teens with behavioral issues. Some children may struggle with leaving their parents, getting back into the school routine and managing successful relationships with peers and teachers.”
Dr. Fauble offers the following reminders and suggested activities that can help in this seasonal transition and make the school year a more positive experience for students of all ages and their parents.
Kindergarten - Grade 4
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Grades 9 - 12
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