"It's incredibly important to prepare our kids to go back to the classroom and also to manage any of that additional stress and anxiety that can come with the return to the routine," pediatric neuropsychologist Jennifer Katzenstein said in a TikTok last month.
In a survey last year, 87% of parents of children under 18 reported that back-to-school season causes them stress or anxiety, with over half calling it the most stressful time of the year.
Katzenstein recommends making sure there are no back-to-school surprises. She suggests contacting your child's teacher to see if you can get into their classroom early to find their desk and cubby.
As you're formulating this routine, Katzenstein advises checking for red flags in your child. 'Think about, 'Is my child more irritable or easily set off? Are they having more worry or nervousness as they head into the school year?'
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