Back to School Lessons Kids Won’t Find in Books – 246

Smart Living with Grit and Grace

Are your kids heading back to school?

They’ll undoubtedly learn a few math equations or how to read between the lines of a historical novel, but some of the most important back to school lessons your kids will take away from this school year are the ones that will carry them through life.

In this episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss how, as a parent, you play a critical role in facilitating how well your kids receive these life lessons. They share how to instill guidance in your kids around things like:

• how their conduct (positive or negative) impacts others
• negotiation skills
• discernment and critical thinking
• handling difficult personalities—kids and teachers alike—with respect
• avoiding procrastination
• and more!

Some of the best lessons start at home. This episode shares how to tactfully discuss these with your child to ensure they develop the skills needed to excel in the classroom and beyond.

Quote of the episode:

“There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.” —Mahatma Gandhi

Resources

• 7 Essential Tips to Relieve Middle School Anxiety
• 4 Ways to Save Your Sanity in a New School Year
• Your Back to School Strategy: Life Lessons and Daily Hacks – 219
• Ask Dr. Zoe – How Can I Prepare My Kids for Back to School?

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