Supporting Caregivers During Back to School Season

Caregiving
August 20, 2025

August brings a mix of excitement and change as families prepare for a new school year. For caregivers who are also supporting a loved one in hospice, back to school time can add extra weight to days that are already full. Balancing caregiving with children’s school needs, household responsibilities, and personal well-being can feel overwhelming.

At Kindful Health, we see the challenges caregivers face during this season. We also see the love behind all that you do. In fact, 96 percent of caregivers shared that they felt supported by Kindful Health, according to a recent Facebook post. That affirmation reflects our commitment to walking alongside caregivers, making sure you never feel alone in this journey.

Voices of Comfort from Caregivers

The caregivers we serve remind us every day how meaningful it is to have support, guidance, and compassion in difficult times.

Relief and reassurance: “I could not have felt okay without the hospice nurse telling me I was doing it right and I had done it right.”

Compassion and attentiveness: “The staff are like my family now.”

Going the extra mile: “Every question and concern is addressed, even outside of normal hours.” One family shared how a team met a patient’s spiritual needs, making her feel “special, cared for, safe, loved and that she still mattered.”

Peaceful end of life journeys: One family described how additional support brought “tremendous peace” and allowed their loved one to be at home, surrounded by comfort.

These reflections speak to the heart of Kindful Health. We are here to lift burdens, to answer questions, and to show compassion so caregivers can focus on what matters most: time with their loved one.

Navigating Back to School as a Caregiver

The start of a new school year often means earlier mornings, shifting routines, and crowded calendars. For caregivers, this season calls for thoughtful planning and gentle care for yourself as well as others. Here are a few ways to help ease the transition.

Create a family schedule
Whether you use a wall calendar or the Kindful Careopolis interactive calendar, keeping all school activities, caregiving duties, and appointments in one place helps reduce surprises and stress.

Focus on what matters most
Not everything needs to be done at once. Prioritize what is truly important, and invite others to help. Children can take on age-appropriate chores, and friends or extended family can step in when you need extra hands.

Keep steady routines
Morning and bedtime rituals help both children and adults. These rhythms bring a sense of stability when everything else feels busy.

Make time to rest
Even a few minutes of quiet each day can help restore your energy. Caring for yourself is not selfish. It is an essential part of being able to care for others.

Talk openly
Encourage children and loved ones to share their feelings about the changes this season brings. Offering them a listening ear and reassurance can make everyone feel more grounded.

You Do Not Have to Carry This Alone

Caregiving is an act of deep love, but it can also feel heavy. Kindful Health is here to share the weight. We offer respite care that provides caregivers with a needed break, emotional wellness tools such as grief support groups, and Careopolis, a free online community that keeps family and friends connected.

As one caregiver said so beautifully, “The staff are like my family now.” That is what we hope you feel too. During seasons of transition like back to school, we want you to feel surrounded by the same comfort, relief, and peace that so many of our families have experienced.

You are not alone. We are here to help you navigate this season with grace, compassion, and kindness.

If you’re a family looking for support, a healthcare partner seeking alignment, or a clinician looking for a home that honors your heart, we’d love to talk.

Call us at 866-730-4550

Let’s keep showing the world what love and kindness can do.


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