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Back-to-school anxiety

As summer winds down, many young people feel anxious about starting school or going back to school. It’s normal and expected for young people to worry about the upcoming school year: they may worry about making friends, fitting in, getting good grade, and many other aspects of school. AnxietyBC shares great tips and strategies that parents and caregivers can use to help a young person manage back-to-school worries in the info sheet Helping Your Child Cope With Back-to-School Anxiety.

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