Episode 37:
It’s Almost Summer Break…Are You Ready?
Why am I talking about Summer Break when it’s only May?
Because you’ve GOT to take advantage of Summer Break to not only fight the traditional summer slump (you know…the sudden yearly disappearance of all that your young person learned over the past school year) but you’ve also got to address the Pandemic Backslide too.
What is the Pandemic Backslide?
Recent research examining the impact of the pandemic on young people reveals that it has set them back by ALMOST A YEAR!
Through my interactions with parents over the last year, I’ve discovered that they are primarily concerned about three things:
- First, they worry that their young person’s learning and grades may not be up to par, making life after high school very difficult.
- Second, they are concerned about their relationship with their young person, which may not be as strong as they would like it to be.
- Third, they worry that their young person may not have a healthy relationship with themselves, and that’s why we’re seeing a HUGE increase in low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in adolescents.
Summer provides a special time when families can slow down and focus on each other; that’s why I want to make sure you are planning now to use this summer wisely.
Here is what you’ll learn in this episode:
[1:40] Why Summer Break provides the BEST opportunity to address problem behaviors and improve relationships
[4:21] Why it’s important to do a Post-Pandemic Summer Re-Set
[10:18] Focus Area #1: How to improve the parent-child relationship
[20:21] Focus Are #2: How to improve your young person’s peer relationships
[23:34] Focus Area #3: How to improve your young person’s confidence and self-esteem (HINT: it involves their natural passions, talents, and abilities)
[30:31] Focus Area #4: Create smart routines and habits that set your young person up for a lifetime of success.
Want more info on Modern Parent? Check out the great resources below…
- THE SUMMER SCHEDULE PLANNER: CLICK HERE to download the free planner.
- SOLVE YOUR CHILD OR TEEN’S SLEEP PROBLEM: CLICK HERE to download this free ebook and begin improving your child’s sleep today.
- THE SUMMER SLEEP AND WAKE ROUTINE WORKSHEET: CLICK HERE to download this easy worksheet.
- HOW TO HAVE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR TEEN SO THAT YOU GET YOUR POINT ACROSS AND BUILD A STRONG PARENT-CHILD CONNECTION: CLICK HERE to dwnload this free ebook.
- THE SELF-MOTIVATION SUCCESS ACADEMY: Need more support in helping your child or teen master self-motivation? Then check out our online course for parents – The Self-Motivation Success Academy.
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Free Resource #1 That Goes Along With This Episode:
Help Your Child Find Their Passions and Interests
