{"id":13566,"date":"2021-08-18T12:19:28","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T16:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationjeunesentete.org\/?p=13566"},"modified":"2025-01-15T10:01:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T15:01:05","slug":"back-to-school-5-tips-for-a-more-confident-return-to-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationjeunesentete.org\/en\/2021\/08\/18\/back-to-school-5-tips-for-a-more-confident-return-to-school\/","title":{"rendered":"BACK TO SCHOOL: 5 tips for a more confident return to school"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BACK TO SCHOOL<\/h5>

5 tips for a more confident return to school<\/h1>

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BACK TO SCHOOL<\/h5>

5 tips for a more confident return to school<\/h1>

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After a long summer break, going back to school is often a mix of excitement, apprehension, and uncertainty. Discover our 5 tips to help your teens go back to school with confidence!<\/strong><\/p>\n

GET BACK TO GOOD HABITS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Prepare for the new school year as best as possible by preparing their equipment and finding their way around, especially for grade 7 students.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Choose an item of clothing that he\/she likes for the first day of school, arrange to meet friends at a specific location on the first day, see if there are friends with them in the classes.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Get up early enough so that you are not pressed for time. If you are afraid of having trouble waking up in the morning, you can start waking up progressively earlier a few days before school starts.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Get enough sleep: between 8 and 10 hours per night.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Plan something fun after the first day of school with your friends or family, like watching a good movie.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column]

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Avoid unattainable personal challenges<\/h4>

For some, the summer holidays, though ideally a time for relaxation and enjoyment, can lead to withdrawal<\/strong>. The slower pace, time spent on screens, or lack of direct social interactions can heighten feelings of isolation<\/strong>. For others, weight gain or academic challenges may arise during this period.<\/p>\n

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Returning to our previous habits and routines might be tempting but could also become an additional source of stress. We recommend avoiding unattainable goals and encouraging your teen to take gradual and compassionate steps<\/strong>: reconnecting slowly with friends, engaging in an activity they\u2019re passionate about, or simply daring to ask a question in class. These small, achievable, and rewarding successes can boost their confidence and ease their return to a positive dynamic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Recognize your emotions to become more resilient<\/h3>

As you know, most young people feel stress as the school year approaches and this is normal. Rather than trying to “get ahead” at all costs without paying attention to their emotions, it is important that your youth take the time to acknowledge their difficulties without judging themselves negatively. By practicing self-compassion, teens can give themselves a little kindness, realize that they are not the only ones feeling these emotions and are better able to bounce back from their difficulties.<\/p>\n

As they face the uncertainties of the new school year, don’t hesitate to remind them of how resilient they have been so far. This will give them the ability to bounce back and adapt.<\/p>\n \n Discover self-compassion<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column]

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Practice mindfulness to calm anxiety<\/h4>

When you feel stressed, taking a break to observe yourself (thoughts, emotions, physical sensations) and verbalizing out loud can help you return to a calmer state. It can also make it easier for them to talk about what is stressing them out to those around them and take their advice.<\/p>\n

In general, mindfulness helps to reduce anxiety and depression related to ruminating on the past and anticipating the future by restoring the present moment to its proper place.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Interested in mindfulness at school? Discover our podcasts, educational sheets and videos in our school kit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sort out your thoughts<\/h4>

When faced with negative thoughts, you can teach your children to sort out their “useful” thoughts from their “parasitic” thoughts. This little exercise will allow them to focus on what they can control and reduce unhelpful and negative thoughts.<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, remind them that this is a new year and that they can put aside what happened last year. Rather than anticipating the fall, it is more advisable to go in one day at a time and wait for the teachers to explain how the class works.<\/p>\n Teach young people to sort out their thoughts<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column el_id=”video-2col_15questiondepression” el_class=”scribble-position-center”]

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Is your child entering high school and feeling anxious? Discover all our practical advice in this new video!<\/h3>\n

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