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Managing back to school anxiety in young children

August 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

Returning to school after summer vacation can be an exciting time for kids, but it can also be stressful for them and their parents. The start of school may be especially challenging for kids who are starting at kindergarten or a new school.

Some anxiety is a normal response and most kids experience mild back-to-school uneasiness that gradually fades once they meet their teacher and settle in to class.

Here are tips for helping nervous kids prepare a new school year and enjoy a successful and smooth transition back to school.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: anxiety, child anxiety, CMHA Kelowna, school, youth, youth mental health

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