It must be that back-to-school season magic—because this week, every single one of my clients came in with the same worry: starting something new.
And I get it. When I was a kid, the night before school was always the hardest. My mind would race with questions like:
“What if I’m not perfect?”
“What if I don’t win the game?”
“What if I don’t make new friends?”
Those “what ifs” felt so heavy.
Back then, I didn’t have the tools I share with kids today. I didn’t know how to pause, notice the spiral, and remind myself:
“Anxiety, I see you—but I’m safe right now.”
“I can handle this.”
Now, I get to teach children that skill. And the shift it creates—even the smallest one—can bring so much peace.
If your child is struggling with those same back-to-school worries, this new resource was created for them. A gentle, practical way to help kids face their fears, calm their racing thoughts, and step into the school year with confidence.
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