Tag: Back-To-School Anxiety

Starting Middle School or High School: How to Support Your Child Through a Big Transition

Starting Middle School or High School: How to Support Your Child Through a Big Transition

Starting middle school or high school is a major milestone and a big transition. There is usually some excitement surrounding it but it can also feel anxiety producing, overwhelming, or uncertain about what comes next. There is usually a lot of change and it all …

Is Your Teen a Perfectionist? Why Back-to-School Season Can Make It Worse

Is Your Teen a Perfectionist? Why Back-to-School Season Can Make It Worse

When it’s time to go back to school, your teen might be excited about new opportunities and a fresh start. But it can also increase stress and anxiety if they tend to be a perfectionist. On the outside a perfectionist teen typically appears highly motivated, …