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Fox 35 Orlando News Interviews Total Life Counseling Center’s Family Expert Matthew Martin, MS on 4 Fathering Tips for the School Year | Connecting with your Son | Matthew Martin, M.S.

Do you remember your first day of class? Maybe you were like me and unable to sleep. The first day is usually fun, with everyone running on adrenaline from seeing good friends after a long summer break. The second day, however, my lack of sleep caught up to me and I was exhausted. Depending on your son’s age, he will be experiencing new teachers, classmates, girls, sports, homework, and most of all, pressure.
The pressure will come from all of these new experiences, including his home life. Sometimes the re-addition of school responsibilities to home responsibilities can take some getting used to. If your son had certain chores during summer, like mowing the lawn, washing the car, or cleaning the house, he now has to juggle those chores with sports practice, homework, and social time with his friends. Stress and anxiety can build up internally until he releases it on someone.

With a little patience and understanding, you can create a better relationship with your son while he’s in school.
Here are 4 Tips for Father-Son Bonding During the School Year
1. Remember when you were your son’s age.
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Authors: Matthew Martin, M.S. | Bailey Scott, B.A., Intern
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