This is an especially stressful time. While we are all excited to start the new year with new lessons and new ideas, maybe new materials and a change in setup over the holidays and because of those holidays all of our efforts are for naught. The kids are tired, grumpy, out of sorts, and the parents are frazzled and out of routine too. So I have to remind myself like all phases of childhood this one is temporary too and it will get better.