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09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids. Use these tips to talk to about their concerns and help them feel supported.

1️⃣ BE REALISTIC ABOUT CHALLENGES
As a parent, it’s tempting to focus on the positive: “It’s a brand new year!” Glossing over your child’s challenges can leave them feeling unheard and be a missed opportunity to talk about what’s really worrying them. Instead, acknowledge your child’s struggles and be direct — and strategic.

2️⃣ TAKE WORRIES SERIOUSLY
Worrying they won’t have any classes with friends, seeing a former crush in the hall, finding out they have another class with a teacher who “Hates me!” — all of these can be sources of real stress. Take care to validate kids’ feelings and give them opportunities to talk about what’s troubling them.

3️⃣ TALK ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF
Anxiety can be consuming for kids, blocking out good memories and casting a dark cloud over the upcoming year. But big, empty statements of encouragement (“I bet you’ll love it!”) can fall flat. Instead, try asking them about concrete things they’ve enjoyed in the past. Helping your child remember some of the good parts of school — activities or classes they like, favorite teachers, friends they’ve missed over the summer — can help fight.

4️⃣ DON’T PUSH
The goal should be to let your child know you’re aware that this can be a stressful time, and you’re there if they want to talk. You’ll have plenty of opportunities for conversations as the year goes on. For now, just knowing you’re there, and that you love and support them, can be enough.

All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute

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08/27/2026

Congratulations, your child is going to kindergarten! Making the transition to kindergarten is a big event for every child and family. You and your child may feel excited and proud about the next big step. You both may also experience some worry about the unknown and wonder how it will be at a new school.

You can start preparing for your child's move into kindergarten early. During the night before kindergarten starts, review these tips as you and your family get ready for this big change.

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08/25/2026

Here are the 4 facts to register your child's car seat: manufacturer's name, model name, date of manufacture, and model number.

Reminder that registering means that if there's a safety recall, you'll hear about it!

All information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — www.nhtsa.gov — https://www.fb.com/NHTSA

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08/24/2026

Registration is recommended but not required!
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08/18/2026

Reading with your child is a great way to spend time together. It can strengthen your child’s literacy skills, speech and language development, and much more. Consider implementing these reading tips next time your family reads together!

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08/13/2026

To be able to identify a reading problem in their child, parents need to have a sense of the milestones of early literacy. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s literacy development, talk with your child’s doctor, teacher, or a speech and language specialist. The sooner your child gets the help they need, the easier it will be for your child to learn.

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