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Addressing school-related anxiety in children

August 25, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and School, Learning and school, Stress and Anxiety /by Rise and Shine

As children and teens head back to school, they may be anxious for several reasons, from social stressors to a fear of bullying.

Dealing with pandemic-induced back-to-school anxiety and homesickness

August 20, 2021/2 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight, Stress and Anxiety /by Rise and Shine

Follow these strategies to help ease back-to-school anxiety and homesickness that students may be experiencing due to the pandemic.

Getting your student’s sleep schedule back on track for the school year

August 19, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Healthy Sleep, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Sleep, Sleep Routines /by Rise and Shine

To get kids on a sleep schedule for the school year, it’s important to start moving bedtime earlier and make sure kids are waking up at a reasonable time.

Back-to-school vaccines

August 4, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Learning and School, Right Highlight, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

Back-to-school time is a great time to ensure all your child’s vaccines are up to date. In fact, many school systems require children to be vaccinated to attend school.

Can my child get COVID-19 from riding the school bus?

August 3, 2021/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Coronavirus, Learning and School, Learning and school, Right Highlight /by Rise and Shine

Research has shown that the risk of getting COVID-19 from riding a school bus is low when basic precautionary measures — such as masking, only allowing two kids per seat and leaving the windows open — are taken.