Health Tip: Preparing for the first day of school

Your child may be excited yet anxious about school, especially if he or she is going to a new school.

The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to help your child prepare:

Remind your child about the positives of going to school, such as seeing old friends.

Talk with your child about what he or she is feeling.

Explain that most children are nervous about school.

Talk about the child’s accomplishments from last year and the new things to learn this year.

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