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In September we face more than a handful of emotional adjustments to getting back to school. All students will have to adjust for the coming school year, and those who already struggle with mental health issues may need some extra support behind them.  \nExpand their social circle.  \nIf your kids haven’t been interacting as much with others face-to-face you may want to plan a few outings. This will help your child/youth become more confident about the inperson socialization that will happen and will give them a chance to catch up on some of the social development they may have missed. Some examples of socialized outings may be, eating out at a restaurant, having a “playdate” with friends, or going to more public places where interaction is bound to happen.  \nReduce screen time.  \nAlways a painful discussion. While social media and devices in general have helped us all stay connected, it’s time to reassess just how much is really needed. Remember there are negative effects when “social” screen time extends past 2 hours per day. Try capping it at no more than 90 minutes a day (for teens) , and even reducing that time further in 15-minute increments until it reaches normal levels. When reducing screentime, swap in real life activities like outdoor play, baking, crafts and board games where you are able. Did you know the vast majority (91%) of students in grades 7-12 use social media on a daily basis? Almost a third (31%) are on it for 5+ hours each day.  \nLet’s work on improving focus and staying organized  \nPlay games that will help your child/youth rebuild their executive functioning skills before they head back to school. Games that promote concentration, planning, the use of memory and even team building will help. Exercising these skills will make going back to school a little less challenging and they will jump back into education mode with more ease.  \nAnxiety is in the genes. This is where parents need to come in.  \nParents play a very large role in the development of anxiety, both biologically and environmentally in their kids. About 65% of our temperament is related to our genes and anxious parents tend to produce anxious kids. This goes beyond genetics though, and parents need to know they can change the outcome for their kids, but they need to manage their own emotions first.  \nDo the normal back to school routine.  \nSome good sleep tips from the experts that benefit everyone are:  \n Go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time every day (Yes, even on weekends)  \n Keep your house cool. It’s easier to fall asleep when your house is kept at 65-70-degree temperatures.  \n Get to bed earlier as a family.  \n Practice your morning routine ( making the bed, having breakfast, packing lunch)  \n Track your route to school.  \n* For students attending school for the first time, or a new school, getting familiar with new steps and settings can be helpful.  \nTalk to your child about the friends they have that are in the same class.  \nGetting kids to visualize their school day can offer some ease.  \nGo shopping!  \nIf your kid could care less about back to school shopping for clothes and supplies, then it can be a quick and painless exercise. For those kids who love the idea of a picking out a new backpack, shoes and supplies this is yet another way to get them engaged in going back to school and can bring excitement and positive energy versus stress and anxiety. Designing a “study hut” in your house can also be a fun family activity. (This is a fun “fort” like area for just your kids to do their homework and keep their school bag) You know your kids better than anyone. If they are more curious, make sure you are prepared with answers to their questions. Have a plan, and follow it. 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