{"id":10049,"date":"2025-08-18T14:28:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T14:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forallseasonsinc.org\/?p=10049"},"modified":"2025-08-18T14:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T14:28:37","slug":"building-your-coping-toolbox-for-back-to-school-stressors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forallseasonsinc.org\/building-your-coping-toolbox-for-back-to-school-stressors\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Your Coping Toolbox for Back-to-School Stressors"},"content":{"rendered":"

As our children transition from summer to the new school year, For All Seasons \u2013 the region\u2019s behavioral health and rape crisis center \u2013 wants parents to know ways that they can build their child\u2019s coping toolbox for some of the stressors that come with going back to school.<\/p>\n

Mental Health America says that changing friendships, getting your brain back into \u201clearning mode,\u201d and balancing school with other responsibilities are just some of the ways that starting a new school year can be stressful. The coping toolbox is a collection of skills, techniques, items, and other suggestions that your child can turn to as soon as they start to feel anxious or distressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creating your toolbox can be as simple as writing a list of what helps, like breathing exercises or playing with a pet<\/strong> \u2013 this way, when children are struggling with their mental health they don\u2019t have to remember what to do or search for tips \u2013 they know what works best for them. Physical toolboxes could include such items as a stress ball, written notes of encouragement, or even photos that make them feel happy. This could be kept in a child\u2019s bookbag or locker for access when they need reassurance.<\/p>\n

Other ideas for coping with stress as school resumes could include mood boosters<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n