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How can I prepare my child for the first day of school?

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How can I prepare my child for the first day of school?

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If your kid is anxious about the new school year, there's plenty you can do to help calm her jitters. Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, suggests ways to help a child prepare for the first day of school.

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