The Psych Professionals

Many of us unknowingly pile on extra stress by mentally juggling work and home responsibilities at the same time — replaying work conversations over dinner or lying awake thinking about tomorrow’s to-do list — when none of that mental churn actually changes anything. The key to breaking this cycle lies in mindfulness and clear boundaries that keep work stress from bleeding in...

For years, school transitions have followed a familiar rhythm. New teachers, new classrooms, new year levels. But the move to high school feels different, and it is.

High school marks a shift not just in education, but in identity, independence and social complexity. It arrives at a time when children are experiencing rapid emotional, physical and cognitive change.

The first year of school is often painted as exciting and joyful, and it is, but it can also be filled with uncertainty, emotion and adjustment. For many children (and parents), starting Prep is their first experience of being apart for long stretches of the day, following unfamiliar routines, and navigating new social expectations.

It’s normal for this transition to s...