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Tips to Help Your Teenagers

Transition to High School

By Shelley WengerPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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As a parent of a teenager who is about to embark on high school, it can be an unsettling time. Not only may you be struggling with the fact your child is growing up, but he or she may also be overwhelmed with the thought of the transition.

However, this doesn't have to be a scary time for your teenager. With your help, it can be an exciting time that it should be.

Here are some tips to help your teenagers transition to high school.

Help your children be prepared. Unfortunately, many children (and parents) often rush in the morning, which can lead to extra stress. With some simple preparations the night before, you can reduce that by a lot.

Have your children pack their bookbag and lunches the night before. Let them choose their outfits before they go to bed, so all they have to do is put it on.

If they have after-school activities, make sure everything that they need is ready to go. All of these preparations can make the morning go much more smoothly, and your children will have a better day because of it.

Make study a priority. If you really want your children to do well in high school (and after), you need to make study a priority. You should make sure your children have at least one hour to work on their schoolwork every evening. It can help to schedule this time at the same time every day, such as right before or after dinner.

However, make fun a priority too! Teenagers need to have time every day to unwind and relax. Otherwise, you may notice your teenagers become stressed and overwhelmed.

If they want to join an after-school activity, help them to do so. If they need to run around with their friends for an hour, drive them to wherever they need to go.

Watch for signs of stress. Stress can really affect teenagers. They have a lot on their plate as they navigate high school, friends, and after school activities. The course load is often harder than it was in middle school. Many teenagers also stress about life after high school. They worry about their SATs and other tests that will help to guide the rest of their life.

If you notice your teenagers are struggling with stress, you might need to step in. If you aren't able to help, you may need to talk to school counselors or other professionals to make sure your children get the help they need.

Help your children through their difficult problems. Though, as parents, we want to fix everything for our children, it won't help them in the long run. Instead, you need to help them solve their problems.

So, when your children come to you with a problem, talk them through it. Help them come up with some possible solutions and talk about the outcomes of each of them. Don't tell them which one to choose! Instead, listen to their thoughts as they decide what they want to do. Be there for them, whether they choose the right answer or not.

Transitioning to high school can be difficult for teenagers. However, it doesn't have to be. If you prepare for school the night before, the mornings will go more smoothly. You also need to make homework a priority, though your teenagers also need a break every day to unwind and relax. You also need to watch your children closely for any signs of stress. They can quickly become overwhelmed and unable to cope with the stress of high school and daily life if you aren't there to help them through it.

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Shelley Wenger

Small town country girl in southern Pennsylvania. Raising two boys on a small farm filled with horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs, and a cat. Certified veterinary technician and writer at Virtually Shelley.

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