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"Going back to school is exciting for some kids, but others have trouble with anxiety heading into the new school year."

Back to School Anxiety - Child Mind Institute How to help kids manage anxiety at the start of a new school year, and make sure anxiety doesn't cause disruptive behavior in the classroom

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"Let kids take the lead whenever possible. This can be as small as getting their backpack ready the night before, or as big as asking a teacher for help. Giving kids control (within reason) sends the message that you have confidence in their abilities."

Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling - Child Mind Institute For kids with ADHD or a learning disorder who have been struggling in school, some tips to help set them up for a more successful year

"Stability and structure are so important when children experience divorce, but how do you create that? Learn how to develop routines and protect your children from conflict."

How do I help my child with difficult experiences such as separation and divorce? - Positive Parenting, Thriving Kids Stability and structure are so important when children experience divorce, but how do you create that? Learn how to develop routines and protect your children from conflict.

"The best thing parents can do is let their kids know that any emotions they have are okay."

Supporting Kids During a Divorce - Child Mind Institute How to support kids during a divorce, from how to listen to their feelings to how to respond to anxiety, disruptive behavior and more.

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"Breaking the news to the kids is probably one of the hardest parts of getting divorced. You and your spouse can smooth the way by planning out what to say and how to say it."

How to Tell Kids You’re Getting a Divorce - Child Mind Institute Advice for parents on how to tell kids about a divorce, from breaking the news, deciding what to say and anticipating how kids may react.

"The U.S. has long faced a child care crisis. A shortage of providers and prohibitively high costs leave millions of families scrambling to come up with a care plan each year. For parents of children with disabilities, the challenge is amplified."

For Parents Of Kids With Disabilities, Summer Has Posed Care Challenges Limited options for camp and difficulty with disrupted routines leave families struggling to patch together child care.