Anxiety disordersChildren's healthMental healthPregnancy & parenting

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?

Oct, 20121:33 watch
LearnPsychiatrySeparation anxiety disorderHow can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?

00:00
-00:00

Many kids get nervous before heading back to school, but you can help yours deal with anxiety by preparing her in advance. Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses things you can do to lessen your kid’s back-to-school stress.

Up next

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?
1:33 - NOW PLAYING

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?

Oct 29, 2012

How can I prepare my child for the first day of school?
1:30

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

Oct 29, 2012

How can I help my child prepare for a new school?
1:34

How can I help my child prepare for a new school?

Oct 29, 2012

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?
1:49

How can I help my child cope with back-to-school anxiety?

Oct 29, 2012

How can I ease my child's back-to-school anxiety?
1:03

How can I ease my child's back-to-school anxiety?

Jul 6, 2022

How can I help my child adjust to high school?
1:30

How can I help my child adjust to high school?

Oct 29, 2012

How can I help my child cope with fears?
2:36

How can I help my child cope with fears?

Nov 12, 2012

How can I help a perfectionist child who is easily frustrated?
1:30

How can I help a perfectionist child who is easily frustrated?

Oct 29, 2012

How do I explain my child's anxiety issues to him?
2:28

How do I explain my child's anxiety issues to him?

Nov 12, 2012

How can I help my child deal with peer pressure?
1:52

How can I help my child deal with peer pressure?

Oct 29, 2012

How do I explain my anxiety to my children?
1:49

How do I explain my anxiety to my children?

Nov 12, 2012

Recommended for you

7 ways to instantly de-stress
Article
Top 9 ways to be an even better parent
Article
Psychiatry
8 tips for going back to school with ADHD
Article
5 things your therapist wants you to stop doing ASAP
Article
Blueberry smiley squares
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMd LogoAskMd Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.