Managing Behavior

Trying to manage your child's behavior during, the overwhelming adjustments to our daily routines can cause distress and general feelings of uncertainty. The sacrifices required to adjusting to these major routine changes can feel overwhelming for everyone!

Given these realities, You MAY see an increase in problem behaviors with your child OR new behaviors may begin to emerge. As your child adjusts back into their school routine and engages with their peers they may experience distress where they might not have before. Children are now adjusting to their daily routines outside of their home and with increased interaction with peers, teachers and other adults. We know that major disruptions in routine and increased stress can create changes in your child’s behavior.

During this time, it is important to show compassion and humility as you navigate life. As a parent, it is imperative that you create behavioral expectations that work within your family dynamic and discuss with your children why new rules and expectations are in place. Having these behavioral expectations will provide children with a sense of routine and safety which has proven to bring children comfort. While these behavioral expectations may look a little different from family-to-family, It’s ok to loosen up a little and implement expectations and routines that work for your family. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to parenting during these unfamiliar times.