Tips for everyday life

Stressful start to school as a relationship killer

The hectic everyday life full of pressure to perform and homework wears on the nerves: a family counselor provides valuable tips to prevent the start of school from becoming a test for parents. 

When the stress of school picks up again after a relaxed summer, it can be a real test for parents. "Many couples get into arguments about school. The endless tasks and the pressure to organize everything perfectly wear on the nerves and strain the emotional connection between the partners," says family and couples counselor Claudia Toth.

Family and couples counselor Claudia Toth gives tips for a stress-free start to school.(Bild: M. Fellner)

The mother-of-three has a few tips to prevent the relationship killer from happening in the first place: organize appointments and tasks in a shared calendar to avoid misunderstandings. "Sharing experiences from your own school days as well as cultivating rituals and a conscious lightness of touch can help," says Toth. Understanding and empathy strengthen the relationship.