As back-to-school season approaches, I know how quickly excitement can turn into worry for kids and parents alike. To better understand back-to-school anxiety, including what it is and what can cause it, I asked two experts to share their insight.
I’m sharing their expert-backed guidance to help make the transition feel a little calmer, from understanding your child’s stress to using simple tips and tricks that can ease anxiety before the first day and beyond.
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FAQs
What is back-to-school anxiety?
Back-to-school anxiety is the worry that can arise as the school season approaches, sometimes replacing or mixing with excitement. The article considers how that stress can affect children and parents alike.
What can trigger a child’s school anxiety?
The transition back to school can turn excitement into worry. The article draws on two experts for insight into what can cause that anxiety.
How can I help ease my child’s back-to-school stress?
Start by understanding your child’s stress and using simple, expert-backed tips and tricks to make the transition feel calmer. The guidance is intended for the period before the first day and beyond.
When should I start helping my child with school anxiety?
The guidance is meant to be useful before the first day and beyond. It focuses on making the broader back-to-school transition feel a little calmer.
Is the advice about school anxiety based on expert guidance?
Yes. Kimberly Zapata says she asked two experts to explain back-to-school anxiety, possible causes, and ways to ease a child’s stress.
Can parents also feel worried during back-to-school season?
Yes. The introduction notes that back-to-school excitement can turn into worry for kids and parents alike, so the transition can be stressful for the whole family.
