With the excitement and jitters of back-to-school season behind us, now is the time for children to settle in for a year of learning and educational enrichment. Maintaining high energy levels throughout the school year starts today. Sustaining a positive attitude toward school is essential for children’s academic performance, overall well-being, and social skills. Parents can help their children stay tapped into their high back-to-school energy levels throughout the entire school year by...

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Remember being a kid and gearing up to return to your school year routine? Perhaps you stayed up late with butterflies in your stomach the night before school started anticipating all the fun you’d have that year. Or maybe you remember dreading school’s start and feeling overwhelmed by the social and classroom expectations that awaited you. Setting up young children for back-to-school season involves creating a supportive and nurturing environment that prepares them for the transition. Whether...

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Ah, the joys of back-to-school season! Some children will be brimming with excitement over everything from their freshly sharpened pencils to the days spent among their friends and classmates. Other children will dread this time of year or feel anxious about classroom expectations, bullies, or time away from their parents. Back-to-school season one year might feel completely different the next year. For children, re-entering a daily structure and being accountable for academic progress is one...

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