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How to Help a Child with Back-to-School Anxiety
August 3, 2026
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The end of summer brings a familiar shift. Backpacks come out of the closet; bedtimes creep earlier, and somewhere in the mix your child says the words you were hoping to avoid: "I don't want to go back."
Back-to-school anxiety shows up across every age. The youngest children worry about being apart from you all day, while older kids think about new teachers, shifting friendships, or a building they don't know yet.
How to Support Your Child Through Their First Time Away from Home
July 20, 2026
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Summer brings new opportunities for your child to spend time away from home, whether that's a week at camp, a sleepover at a friend's house, or a few nights with grandparents. For many kids, these are exciting milestones. For others, they're terrifying. And for most, the reality is somewhere in between.
How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Mental Health During Back-to-School Season
July 1, 2025
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Is your back-to-school checklist growing longer by the day, yet somehow missing the emotional weight your child seems to be carrying? Between sharpening pencils and buying new shoes, it’s easy to overlook the anxiety, frustration, or uncertainty that can come with returning to the classroom.
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health During Summer Break
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June 3, 2025
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Have you noticed your child acting differently now that school’s out—maybe more withdrawn, restless, or easily upset, and you’re not sure why? Are they more irritable than usual, spending extra time alone, or suddenly anxious about things that never used to bother them?
What to Pack in Your Child's Emotional Backpack This School Year
August 17, 2026
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You've got the backpack, the lunchbox, the new shoes, and the supply list checked off. But the most important things...