Back to School Tips from GSNC
Going back to school means plenty of great opportunities for girls, including new friends, new knowledge, and new experiences. However, it also means encountering both old and new stressors. The Girl Scouts of Nassau County is dedicated to educating girls and adults about some of these issues, including bullying, healthy relationships, body image and conflict resolution. The Girl Scouts of Nassau County has compiled the following tips to help you and your children deal with these issues. If your child has trouble managing her time: Work with your child to create a daily schedule. Make a time table with each hour and activity of the day. Be sure to devote at least 8 hours to sleep! Ask your child about the activities that are most important to her. Make sure to devote time to those activities and be prepared to cut down on some of the less important activities. Children (and adults) need unscheduled time to relax, be with friends, read and explo...