How Can I Help My Child Cope With Back-to-School Anxiety?

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https://www.understood.org/en/friends-feelings/managing-feelings/stress-anxiety/how-can-i-help-my-child-cope-with-anxiety-about-going-back-to-school
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DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
John Piacentini, PhD, ABPP
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Child Anxiety Education
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Overview

While starting a new school year can make kids nervous; the COVID-19 pandemic and adjusting to virtual learning make it especially challenging. When kids feel anxious about going back, it’s essential to talk with them and support them.

  Keywords: anxiety, elementary school, emotion regulation, high school, school, stress, support
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