19/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 19/08/2024 15:38
The transition from summer vacation to getting back into a routine and returning to school can be challenging for some children and families. It's a mixture of emotions, new schedules, transitions and a lot of unknowns.
Parents Lead, a North Dakota program administered by the North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), has resources to help parents, caregivers, and professionals support the behavioral health and well-being of children year-round.
"Going back to school can be a stressful time for children and families," said Sara Kapp, administrator in the HHS Behavioral Health Division. "Whether it's a child's first day of kindergarten or moving to middle or high school, we want to help give parents and caregivers simple strategies to help make it a smooth transition."
Here are a few ways to help with the transition:
Parents Lead also offers professionals who work directly with children, parents, and families a wide variety of information on recognizing the signs and symptoms of behavioral health concerns, prevention and early interventionhttps://www.parentslead.org/ strategies, treatment and recovery services, and other resources. For more information, visit ParentsLead.org.