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Our latest article looks at the invisible work behind running a household, why it can lead to resentment and burnout, and practical ways to share the responsibility more fairly.
Anticipatory Anxiety: The Back-to-School Dread That Starts Weeks Before
Back-to-school anxiety often begins weeks before the first day. Learn why anxiety about the future feels so overwhelming, why avoidance makes it worse, and practical strategies that help children, teens, and adults.
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9 Proven Steps to Ease Back‑to‑School Anxiety (Parent + Teen Guide)
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The backpack is packed. Lunch is ready. Clothes are laid out.
Then your teen reaches the door and suddenly their stomach hurts, their chest feels tight, or they cannot seem to get moving.
Back-to-school anxiety can show up as more than nervousness. You might notice difficulty sleeping, morning meltdowns, avoidance, perfectionism, irritability, or repeated requests to stay home.
There are practical things you can do at home to make school mornings more manageable. Our new guide shares 9 strategies for reducing back-to-school anxiety, including how to handle avoidance, create predictable routines, use breathing techniques, and know when counselling may be helpful.
Read the full guide: 9 Proven Steps to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety for Parents and Teens
