September – parenting a new school year

September represents the start of a new school year for young people and their parents and carries with it anxieties & excitements, opportunities & pressures.

Frequently it is a time of transition – first time being left at playgroup or school, moving up to a new school or entering GCSE years, moving to university or college, seeking work, leaving home or returning back to parents.

For some, attending an education setting can bring extra challenges to mental health and bring about changes in behaviour.

How do parents support their children through this journey and attend to their own needs?

We’ve put together a list of Relate articles below that may help navigate some common issues:

How To Deal With Your Child’s First Day Away  

How To Cope When Your Child Leaves Home  

Using Children As Part Of Your Support System

How To Tell If Your Teenager Needs Counselling

My Children Won’t Stop Fighting

Changing Behaviour – Teenagers 

Truancy 

My Teenager Is Acting Up 

Setting Boundaries With Teenagers 

Helping Your Teenager Find A Job 

Moving Back To Live With Your Parents As An Adult 

My Teen Is Talking About Ending Their Life

Caring For Your Parents & Kids At The Same Time

Supporting Your Child Explore Their Gender Identity 

Bullying

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Queer Relationships As A Teenager 

Dealing With Rejection 

If you feel you would like specific or further support, we offer counselling for Parents, Young People and Families which provides space to talk through issues and decide a way forward.

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