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The Start of School: What our words are really saying

The Start of School: What our words are really saying

August 14th, 2025
As summer winds down and the school year approaches, it's natural for emotions to run high—for both children and parents. The upcoming transition brings anticipation, excitement, and, for many families, a bit of worry. It’s in this in- between space—when routines aren’t quite reestablished and the unknowns of a new year loom large—that our children are quietly (and sometimes loudly) asking: Am I going to be okay? They’re not always asking with words. Sometimes... READ MORE

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