Like New Year’s Day, the start of a new school year is the perfect time for parents and teenagers to recharge, regroup, and make resolutions.

School has become a much more demanding environment for our kids than it was for us. They’re faced with constant pressure to outperform their peers academically, socially, and athletically. Is it any wonder that all they want to do when they get home is disengage, play video games and watch TV?

So take a close look at the environment in your home. Is it a place for peace and rest, or just another source of stress?

This school year, make a resolution to create a home that’ll be a safe haven from the pressures of school.

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