Back-to-School Anxiety: What the Numbers Are Actually Telling Us
A touch of nervousness before the first day of school is something most of us recognize as a normal part of growing up, and clinicians are well-versed in guiding families through those familiar jitters. What feels different now, and truly merits our renewed attention, is the sheer scale and persistence of anxiety that continues to […]
Why Daily Movement Still Belongs on the Back-to-School Checklist
Each August brings a familiar ritual: kids gather their new backpacks, shoes, and schedules as they prepare for the year ahead. Yet, almost unnoticed, something essential slips away as summer fades: those hours of unstructured, daily movement that so naturally fill the long, sunlit days. The shift is subtle but profound; children who spent much […]