The start of school brings with it both excitement and trepidation. With gun violence, safety is at the forefront of parents’ minds — not to mention other not-so-minor concerns like illness, bullying, social media addiction and drug abuse. We can’t address all these issues here, but we can at least offer a modicum of guidance and a sense of solidarity. As parents and caregivers, we’re all in it together and share the same hopes for our kids.
So how do you stay centered in chaotic times and find help in dealing with the aforementioned issues? It’s really about doing things that are within your control when most things are not. Here we explore ways to exercise the control you do have — over your attitude, effort and actions.
