How To Steer Through Back-To-School-Stress: A Parent’s Guide
55.4 million kids have gone back to school.
This is an exciting period but it can also trigger anxiety and stress among many families who report a higher level of anxiety during back-to-school season.
This is not surprising. Schools demand that kids sit still, stay on task, get organized, stick to a schedule, and critically, separate from their parents. These are hard tasks that feel even harder after the summer.
Back to school also presents financial, time management, and parenting challenges for caregivers. Not to mention the dreaded morning routine.
There is no silver bullet that will magically rid your child and you of the stress and anxiety around back to school. But there are proven strategies and simple tools that will help you both support your child and relieve your own stress.
On September 7, leading parenting and mental health shared these tools with over a thousand parents.
Watch recording below to learn more.
More help for families
Therapy and psychiatry: Available in NY and NJ
Our clinicians can support your family with back-to-school-related challenges (and beyond). We are in-network with many insurance plans and offer appointments within 7 days. If your child needs support, book a free consultation to get started.
Anxiety Parent Coaching: Available WORLDWIDE
For families looking for help but not ready to start therapy, Fort Health offers a parent coaching course that helps you help your child overcome anxiety using proven and practical techniques. Learn more and start your course today.
SpECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
Dr. Mona Potter
Chief Medical Officer, InStride Health
InStride Health is a leading provider of treatment for severe anxiety and OCD. Available in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, InStride accepts insurance and works directly with pediatricians to provide evidence-based care.
Dr. Harold Koplewicz
Founder, President, and Medical Director, the Child Mind Institute
Child Mind Institute is the leading independent pediatric mental health non-profit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health disorders. The Child Mind Institute is a partner in building Fort Health and has designed a proprietary clinical training program for Fort Health clinicians.
