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Why does my student sleep so much when they are home?
A couch, a chair, the floor, the car: Any time or any place is fair game for naps when your student comes home for the holidays. Christmas break is a great time for your student to rest. Every holiday break, I returned home and my parents would always wonder, "Why does Kris always sleep so much?" I just remember being home and so desperately wanting to participate in festivities going on with friends and family. But often, the comforts of home overrode my best of intentions.
If your student has the best of intentions - but perhaps not the best follow-through - I would encourage you to be gracious. If there is an opportunity to sit around the table for some coffee or an afternoon lunch out, seize the moment to visit and find out what is stirring in your student's heart.
Your student will have had experiences at school that were life changing or maybe even wearisome, but you can be sure they are probably looking forward to what the new semester holds for them. Ask questions that open the door for them to discuss experiences and future opportunities: "What was the most enjoyable part of your fall semester?", "Tell me about your favorite class?", "Who do you enjoy spending time with at school?", "What school opportunities are you looking forward to this spring?", and "What programs at school interest you?"
Each student has his or her own perspective on life, and your student is pursuing his or her own God-given desires. We consider it a privilege to be able to walk with your students; however, we know it helps students when they have the opportunity to share with parents, friends, and family about their college experiences. As you hear from your student, encourage them to persevere and pursue other opportunities on campus. They will grow by being challenged and supported.
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