Back-to-School Blues: When Your Child Isn’t as Excited as You Expected

The school supplies are bought. The backpacks are ready. The alarm clock is set. And everyone is supposed to be excited. But your child doesn't seem to be. Maybe they're quieter than usual. Maybe they're complaining about a stomachache every morning. Maybe they're suddenly spending more time in their room. Or maybe every time you mention school, their whole mood seems to change. And you're left wondering: "What's going on?" Sometimes Kids Don't Say, "I'm Stressed" Wouldn't parenting be easier if our kids simply told us what was wrong? "Mom, I'm anxious about making friends." [...]