Back-to-School Tips after a Summer Divorce
If you and your spouse get divorced over the summer, it can put a lot of stress on your child. This stress does not simply go away once school starts, and with busy schedules full of sports, homework, and activities, it can be easy to forget that your child has experienced a major change. The following are only a few tips when school starts again after a divorce. Talk to their teachers. Never be afraid to notify the school and your child’s teachers of the divorce. Teachers can keep an eye on your child and advise whether they may need to spend time with the school counselor or need other accommodations. Divorce can result in lower performance in school or acting out, and it is important that teachers understand why…