{"id":32489,"date":"2024-08-30T12:06:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-30T16:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?p=32489"},"modified":"2025-01-15T09:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:20:48","slug":"10-ways-parents-can-manage-school-stress-and-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/10-ways-parents-can-manage-school-stress-and-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways Parents Can Manage School Stress and Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"

School can be an exciting time for kids \u2014 they get to reunite with their friends, embrace a new timetable, and learn new things every day. But it can also be a time that\u2019s steeped in stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it: School can be an intimidating, pressure-packed place. That\u2019s because an array of factors can affect your child\u2019s mental health. There are heaps of social woes (like difficulty making friends or trouble participating in groups), academic pressures (like acing tests and achieving university requirements), and transitional changes (like starting a new school and meeting new kids) weighing on your little ones. That\u2019s a lot for them to handle.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is there are a few ways you can help, including a membership with Maple. Maple gives you and your family daily access to Canadian licensed primary care providers, such as <\/span>doctors and nurse practitioners<\/span><\/a>, who can address health challenges over secure text, audio, or video call 24\/7\/365 within minutes. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>All you need is one membership for your entire family to reap the benefits; you can add your kids under 18 years old to your Maple account as patients, so everyone can get daily access to primary care \u2014 or a path to specialized, personalized care if needed. Depending on your province, Maple provides access to specialists, mental health therapists, and registered dietitians who can help you solve most worries your child brings home from school.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>For even more peace of mind for your kids, you can connect with a paediatric primary care nurse practitioner from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST seven days a week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 10 ways you can manage your kid\u2019s stress and anxiety and how a membership on Maple can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Encourage open communication<\/b><\/h4>\n

To help your child feel safe coming to you with their problems, create a supportive space where they\u2019ll feel comfortable opening up to you. Practice active listening, giving them your full attention when they\u2019re speaking, and take time to consider your response and reactions, being careful to avoid criticism or shame. Concentrate on validating their emotions and empathize with what they\u2019re going through. Ask open-ended questions to prompt your child to share more, and check in regularly with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Set realistic expectations<\/b><\/h4>\n

Does your child feel too much pressure from outside sources to get top marks, join the most teams, or say yes to every social event? Help them set achievable goals that\u2019ll relieve them of unnecessary pressure. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>Need help? A mental health physician* on Maple can talk to you to learn where these pressures stem from, how to manage them, and how to take control of any potential mental health disorders that could be prompting such feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teach time management skills<\/b><\/h4>\n

When kids learn how to organize their time efficiently, they become more organized, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. Encourage your child to use a planner to keep track of assignments and important dates. Also, show them how to break down their to-do list by dividing big projects into digestible tasks, and teach them how to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Establish a consistent routine<\/b><\/h4>\n

Want to know the secret of any calm and collected student? A structured routine. Help your child create and stick to a daily schedule, and it can help eliminate stress and anxiety by:<\/span>
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