The return to school marks more than just a change in schedule; it’s an important opportunity to create a positive, stable foundation for the year ahead. How we support our children during this transition can shape not only their academic success but their emotional well-being. Donna Scarpa Farraye discusses how parents and caregivers can ease the back-to-school adjustment for kids. From managing anxiety and setting healthy routines to fostering resilience and open communication, Donna offers thoughtful guidance to help make the school year a strong and healthy one for the whole family. Donna is a licensed professional counselor who is guidance counselor for the Woodland Park public schools.
Also in this episode, Pamela Martorana, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Kinderkamack Counseling, talks about the importance of self care, and Erica Higdon, clinical manager of Behavioral Health Services for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center discusses suicide prevention.
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