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The struggle is real. For most kids going back to school, it\u2019s no longer about fun and games. Kindergarteners are starting with common core, while middle and high school students are in the midst of planning out their life plans. My daughter has the option of taking a few classes at the community college and she\u2019s only in 10th grade! The poor thing has NO idea what she wants to do but, somehow, she has to figure it out ASAP. Then she can start taking classes to accrue college credits towards certificates and degrees. Oy, I do not envy being a student in this day and age.<\/p>\n

Back to School Stress \u2014 Why All the Worry?<\/h3>\n

With so much pressure to perform well academically, it\u2019s no wonder many children face severe anxiety. They\u2019re worried about friends, schoolwork, testing, and extracurricular activities. Then they agonize over how all these will affect their life twenty years from now. Alas, it seems kids are rarely able to be kids anymore with so much riding on these precious school years.<\/p>\n

An article was recently\u00a0on the Stanford Children\u2019s Health site. It was titled, \u201cBeyond Butterflies: When to Worry About Your Worrier<\/a>.\u201d I found\u00a0great suggestions for alleviating some of that school-related stress. The article touched on pressure points for those in pre-K on up and highlighted how varying circumstances can affect a child. For example, nervousness caused from situations they\u2019ve never faced can be debilitating for some.<\/p>\n

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Back to School Stress \u2014 Expert Tips to Tackle the New School Year<\/h3>\n

I love the suggestions to have practice sessions and for parents to set a good example. The saying \u201cmonkey see, monkey do\u201d is so true when our children unconsciously imitate us in thought and action. What I didn\u2019t realize was that there\u2019s a more serious condition known as Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). You\u2019ll have to read the article to find out more and how to treat it. Oh, and there’s a full-size printable of the below image on that page<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

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Back-to-school can mean good times for some as they have new beginning and meet new people. For others, though, it\u2019s a time of great worrying and stress. To help your child tackle this new year, check out the above-mentioned article<\/a> from Stanford Children\u2019s Health. It will help you get this semester started off right. You’ll also find other valuable resources found there. I know my little worrier and I will greatly benefit from these suggestions and I\u2019m sure you will too.<\/p>\n

To learn more and to find a location nearest you, visit the links below.<\/p>\n