05/26/2026
“To help children adjust, parents are encouraged to create healthy summer routines. Activities like camps, sports, family outings and time outdoors can help provide structure and connection.”
“Getting people off of their electronics, out of their rooms, and interacting with other human beings can help people feel more connected,” she said.
“Parents should pay attention to behavioral warning signs that may signal a child is struggling, including changes in sleep, appetite, mood or anger.”
As many students across Central Virginia prepare for summer break next week, mental health experts say the shift away from the structure of school can be difficult for some children — especially th…