WATCH: Helping your kids cope through school, summer

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The school year is winding down. But parents, take note: stress doesn’t end for kids once summer vacation arrives.

We’re giving you tools for both experiences in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast.

School counselors Mallory Jacobs with Topeka Public Schools and Nick Brummet with Clay Center Community Schools offer insights into what’s taking a toll on mental health of young people, and why summer brings its own set of concerns. They offer signs to watch for that could indicate your child is struggling, and practical advice to connect, communicate and support.

Brummet is the reigning Kansas School Counselor of the Year, while Jacobs earned the honor in 2022.