Summer break is ending. Here are 10 ways parents can help their kids get back into school mode

Instead of having one big conversation, make the transition a little at a time in the final week or two of summer break; provide opportunities for kids to express their feelings about the upcoming year.

Acknowledging a child's anxiety about going back to school is crucial; trying to talk them out of it can backfire by making them feel misunderstood or pressured.

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