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August 09, 2007
Managing stress in the lunchbox set
Childhood stress is not an oxymoron in today's fast-paced and competitive urban world. SFU education professor Natalee Popadiuk, a counselling psychologist and former school teacher, says poor school performance "is just one of the signs of childhood stress and anxiety." Popadiuk can offer tips on recognizing tell-tales signs of stress and depression in school-age children, and recommend coping techniques, including strategies for recently immigrated students and their parents.
Natalee Popadiuk: 604.291.3167 (after Aug. 13/07: 778.782.3167), natalee_popadiuk@sfu.ca
The toughest transition
Parents invest a lot of emotional energy in helping their youngest children make the transition to kindergarten and their oldest children make the move to university. But SFU education professor Natalee Popadiuk says they often overlook what is often the most difficult transition: from elementary school to high school. "I know from my own experience as a teacher and counselor that it can be a very vulnerable time for students. They are losing their 'big fish' status and the social realm is taking on huge importance." Popadiuk says parents have to ensure they don't transfer anxiety and concerns left over from their own high-school experiences, and can offer suggestions about how to help teens successfully negotiate the road to middle school and beyond.
Natalee Popadiuk: 604.291.3167, (after Aug. 13/07: 778.782.3167) natalee_popadiuk@sfu.ca
Childhood stress is not an oxymoron in today's fast-paced and competitive urban world. SFU education professor Natalee Popadiuk, a counselling psychologist and former school teacher, says poor school performance "is just one of the signs of childhood stress and anxiety." Popadiuk can offer tips on recognizing tell-tales signs of stress and depression in school-age children, and recommend coping techniques, including strategies for recently immigrated students and their parents.
Natalee Popadiuk: 604.291.3167 (after Aug. 13/07: 778.782.3167), natalee_popadiuk@sfu.ca
The toughest transition
Parents invest a lot of emotional energy in helping their youngest children make the transition to kindergarten and their oldest children make the move to university. But SFU education professor Natalee Popadiuk says they often overlook what is often the most difficult transition: from elementary school to high school. "I know from my own experience as a teacher and counselor that it can be a very vulnerable time for students. They are losing their 'big fish' status and the social realm is taking on huge importance." Popadiuk says parents have to ensure they don't transfer anxiety and concerns left over from their own high-school experiences, and can offer suggestions about how to help teens successfully negotiate the road to middle school and beyond.
Natalee Popadiuk: 604.291.3167, (after Aug. 13/07: 778.782.3167) natalee_popadiuk@sfu.ca