The Great September Reset

You pick your child up from school and ask “how was your day?” and get a one-word answer: “fine.” After a long day at school, many students experience “after-school restraint collapse” and are simply too tired to process a basic question. Try these simple prompts and avoid the dreaded “fine.”:

• “What made you laugh today?”
• “Did you see anyone do something really kind?”
• “Tell me about the most boring part of your morning.”
• “Let’s get a snack first, and you can tell me one good thing later.”

Quick Tip: Give them about 15 minutes to decompress before asking about their day or homework. :)

Thank you to our teachers, administration and support staff for kicking off a great school year. Please remember, you cannot pour from an empty cup. Try picking one of these small boundaries to protect your peace:

• The 10-Minute Buffer: Give yourself 10 minutes at the end of the day with your door closed—no emails, no grading—just to transition out of "teacher mode."
• Leave Work at Work: Try to pick at least two nights this week where you do not open your laptop or check school messages after you leave the building.
• The "One-Thing" Priority: When your to-do list has 30 items, highlight the top three that actually matter for tomorrow. The rest can wait.

“I’m so stressed out!” A common phrase that we can often find ourselves thinking or saying. We all feel stress to some degree. The question is do we have control over stress? Life is busy! At some point we’re bound to feel overwhelmed and… stressed out. However, we have control over how we respond in those stressful situations. Join Camille Kennard as she teaches 5 steps to calm your mind when you’re feeling stressed out. These steps will lead to a happier and more productive life. Don’t let stress hold you back from accomplishing your goals.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental crisis, you can text or call 988 and speak to a professional to receive help.

“Someone to CONTACT

Someone to RESPOND

A safe place for HELP.“