<p>It took my 3rd year junior lass than 48 hrs back at BS to unload about the stress and pressure of junior year. The whole thing has its periods of utter brutality. But I think the season between Tgiving and spring break is the absolute worst for most kids–they’re really on the toxin of it. If there’s anything you can do to brighten this window–showing up for an event or sending along something special–all the better. Continuously offering to be an ear is probably the best we can do. Having been through it myself, I just try to remind my son that it does get better, and the investment is worth it on the long run.</p>