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Managing Back-to-School Fears

Summer is winding down and families are preparing to send children back to school. Teens might be feeling a wide variety of emotions, ranging from excitement to anxiety. Whatever your teen might be feeling, it’s always important for parents to validate their emotions and help them cope with any stress. If your teen is feeling nervous about returning to school,

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Addressing Back-to-School Fears

Heading back to school brings every teen some level of anxiety. Common fears that teens face are: Making new friends Facing bullies Feeling “uncool” Finding someone to sit with at lunch or on the bus Developing their identity and/or fitting in Dating issues Not being able to understand the schoolwork Getting a bad teacher Pressure to perform academically as they

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