Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety

Those back-to-school jitters have gotten to all of us at some point. Whether it was starting at a new school, getting a locker for the first time or realizing you didn't know a single person in your class, the beginning of a new school year can be really stressful. But, as adults, it's sometimes hard to remember how overwhelming those feelings once were and what exactly helped fix it. If your child is starting to panic about going back and you're at a loss for how to handle it other than just reassuring her that it will be OK (you hope), don't fret. Here are some tips for helping kids ease into a new school year with more excitement than nerves.

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