34 Did the School Year Start of Great and Now it's Falling Apart? Why the Honeymoon Phase Ends and How to Help!
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Did the School Year Start of Great and Now it's Falling Apart? Why the Honeymoon Phase Ends and How to Help! Your child walked into September excited to start the new school year. Teachers said they were doing great, and they seemed happy when they got off the bus each day. Now it’s October, and suddenly there are meltdowns after school, battles over homework, tears at drop-off, or notes coming home about behavior. What happened? If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it, and you haven’t done anything wrong. Many kids, especially those with sensory differences, have a “honeymoon phase” at the start of the school year. The novelty and excitement of something new carries them for the first few weeks. But as the newness wears off and expectations ramp up, the stress quietly builds until their nervous system can’t hold it all anymore. In this episode, I explain why the honeymoon phase ends, what’s really behind the fall slump, and practical ways to help your child (and yourself) get through it. 💛 Next Steps: Step 1: Join our free Facebook community and connect with other parents who are learning to understand behavior through a sensory and nervous system lens. Join our Free Facebook Community Step 2: Subscribe to the podcast for upcoming episodes as we continue exploring how the sensory system shapes behavior. Step 3: This week, spend a few moments recognizing your own nervous system and regulation, especially in times when your child may be dysregulated.
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