Back-to-School Resources
Going back to school can be exciting — and stressful. Here’s how to make the transition smoother and help kids get a strong start.
Helping Kids Get a Good Start
What You’ll Learn
- Tips for more productive back-to-school conversations
- How to ease anxiety about the upcoming school year
What You’ll Learn
- How to help kids plan for the new school year
- What you can do to support kids who are struggling in school
What You’ll Learn
- Why routine is so important
- What a “dry run” is and how can it help ease the transition to school
What You’ll Learn
- What should I do if my child won’t go to school?
- What is the treatment for school refusal?
What You’ll Learn
- Which skills do traumatized kids need the most help with at school?
- How can teachers help kids after they’ve been hurt by trauma?
What You’ll Learn
- Why do some kids have trouble getting motivated in school?
- How can parents help their children try harder in school?
Video Resources
Use these videos to spark important conversations and teach essential mental health skills.
For Kids in Pre-K
These preschool-age videos feature hedgehog characters teaching important mental health skills for preschool children (age 3 to 5) to understand and enjoy.
For Kids in Elementary School
These elementary-age videos also feature hedgehog characters in imaginative stories to teach key skills in a way that kids will enjoy watching and remember longer.
For Kids in Middle School
These middle school-age videos feature an engaging host and interviews with a diverse group of real kids. They teach key skills while normalizing the challenges kids face and sparking productive conversations.
For Kids in High School
These high school-age videos feature an engaging host and interviews with a diverse group of teens. They teach key skills while normalizing the challenges kids face and sparking productive conversations.
For Parents
These videos for parents feature evidence-based information on helping children succeed in school, manage stress, and other tips to address your most common parenting challenges.
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