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While kids often experience back to school jitters, this year may prove a little tougher than most. With some children heading back to the classroom while others remain at home, kids may find themselves dealing with a few added stressors this fall.

Here are our top five tips for lessening back to school anxiety: 

See also: K to 12 school re-entry: Guidance and plans for students to start the 2020-21 school year

1. Talk It Out 

There’s no denying that in light of COVID-19, the upcoming school year will look a little different. Even if your children aren’t showing any signs of back-to-school stress, just like you, they’re likely unsure of what to expect. Having a conversation about how they’re feeling and answering any questions they might…

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It’s that time again! As parents ourselves, we know how stressful starting a new school year can be – for both you and the kids. For this reason, we’ve scoured the internet for the best ideas and advice on how to make getting ready for the upcoming year as easy as possible.

Here are our top tips for reducing back-to-school stress:

1. Get Back Into a Routine

Getting back into a routine before school starts is a great way to reduce stress and ensure a smooth start to the year. This might include reigning in bedtimes and wake up times, eating regular meals and limiting phone, TV and computer access. 

2. Set-Up (or revamp) Your Family Command Centre

From daily schedules and activities to upcoming appointments and chore charts, command…

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