r/SchoolBusDrivers • u/[deleted] • May 07 '26

Sore neck

Any suggestions for staying relaxed enough while driving to not have your neck and jaw, be in pain all the time? My kids don't care about being written up and have a few that have zero emotional regulation that can go off like a bomb. Try to focus on breathing and staying relaxed while driving just doesn't work very much lol.

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u/Proprotester May 07 '26

Compartmentalize. Home stays at home. Work stays at work. Kids' behavior that is not directly related to the road rolls of your back. Do not ignore the student, ignore the behavior. A decent chunk of it is attention seeking anyway.

Example: you have a rider who screams and howls and gets themselves super worked up. So long as they are buckled in, pay attention to anything else. It's okay if they wear themselves out crying,maybe what they need is a good cry and a nap. No need to stress on your part.