Spring is a time often associated with renewal, growth, new opportunities, and hopefulness. We in the Midwest are keenly aware of the many changes that occur in the natural world – warmer, brighter days, blooming flowers and budding trees, the return of songbirds. 

Spring also signals the end of winter activities and preparation for those of summer. We put away the snow shovels and bring out the lawn mower and gardening tools. We exchange our boots for our sneakers. We may even feel inspired to resurrect the New Year’s resolutions that were tucked away on a gloomy winter’s day. Or, we may feel restless, in an undefined way.

We are making a transition.  Maybe it’s “spring fever” or maybe it’s something much more specific, something of significance, perhaps even life-changing.

Families often experience changes and transitions in the spring. As the school year comes to a close, there will be families who are simultaneously planning for the transition into a new school – from grade school to middle school…to high school…to college…and beyond. Teens are looking for summer jobs and trying to figure out how they’ll balance work and fun. Parents working outside the home are busy making arrangements for summer child care and activities.

Transition is fundamentally about change. Even when these changes are invited and welcomed, they can bring about varying degrees of stress.  Earlier this year, I wrote about planning for, and intentionally making change in your life (click here for About Change). Now, learn more about transitions and make the change in your life more comfortable and long-lasting.

Click here for Transition Strategies.