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It's back-to-school season! This time of year can bring anxiety for students of all ages and their families. Getting supplies, returning to a structured routine, and anticipating the challenges of a new academic year can feel both exciting and daunting. But with the right preparation and planning techniques with your support system, going back to school doesn't have to bring dread.
Use these resources to learn skills that can ease anxieties about transition and routine: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-back-to-school
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Getting your family into a daily routine can be challenging, but it’s one of the best things you can do for everyone's mental health and happiness. Kids in homes with predictable routines have been shown to have better social and emotional health.
Back-to-school season is a great opportunity to establish a rhythm that works for your life, so you can spend less time rushing and more time connecting: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-back-to-school/mastering-your-family-routine
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As a parent, managing kids' schedules and your own priorities can feel chaotic., but just a few minutes a day of relaxation can make a difference. Breathing exercises, mindfulness and regular check-ins can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and help the whole family feel more connected.
Learn easy, effective ways to reduce stress together as a family: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-back-to-school/family-relaxation-habits
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For kids, transitions can feel overwhelming. The start of a new school year, shifting to a new routine, or changes in their body as they grow can bring anxiety and uncertainty. Parents can look our for what may be on their child's mind and start a conversation.
Read about best practices for helping kids navigate transition: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-back-to-school/tackling-transition-and-school-anxiety-with-your-child
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Addressing scary things that your child may see on the news or hear about in school isn't easy, but may be necessary to ease their fears. The goal isn't to pretend bad things don't happen, but to provide reassurance and age-appropriate perspective.
Read more about how to frame these discussions to help children process these stories and their anxiety about them: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-back-to-school/addressing-school-safety-and-media-exposure-with-your-kids
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If your child struggles to stay focused, complete tasks or control impulses in school, they are not alone: ADHD and other forms of neurodiversity are becoming common. Recognizing the signs of ADHD and other learning differences is critical to navigate an academic environment with your child.
Read how to advocate for their needs and set them up up for success: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-back-to-school/managing-adhd-and-learning-differences-in-school
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Today, more adults are heading back to the classroom to finish a degree, learn new skills or train for a better job. Going back to school later in life comes with a different set of challenges than younger students face, but with the right support, your hard work will pay off.
Read more about navigating time management, financial pressures and family dynamics when returning to school as an adult: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-back-to-school/heading-back-to-school-as-an-adult-learner
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