08/05/2026
Back-to-school anxiety is real, and it shows up differently in a 5 year old than a 15 year old 💙
For little ones, the magic is in a practiced routine and a short, confident goodbye. For tweens and teens, it is open conversation, protected sleep, and a little breathing room from the pressure. A few nerves are normal and usually settle within a week or two.
When worry sticks around or starts showing up as stomachaches, sleepless nights, or withdrawal, that is worth a conversation.