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Helping your child with autism prepare to go back to school

For some youth on the autism spectrum, the transition back to school can be stressful and overwhelming. Here’s how to help.

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.