🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

3.09 – Being a Student and a Caregiver at Home: Balancing school and family responsibilities can feel like living two lives. Caring for others takes energy that homework also demands. It’s okay to feel stretched thin. Planning becomes your best friend—use schedules that honor both roles. Teachers may offer flexibility if you communicate early. Asking for help doesn’t make you unreliable; it keeps you sustainable. Remember to include your own rest time in the plan. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Prioritize essential tasks, and let go of guilt for the ones that can wait. Even short moments of quiet can recharge your focus. Caregiving builds empathy and resilience—skills that strengthen your future success. Balance isn’t perfect, but it’s possible with structure and self-respect.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

Our platform is HIPAA, Medicaid, Medicare, and GDPR-compliant. We protect your data with secure systems, never sell your information, and only collect what is necessary to support your care and wellness. learn more

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