De-Stressing a New School Year

Starting a New School Year When the serenity of summer abruptly gives way to the frenzy of fall, it's easy for parents and children to take on too much and become overwhelmed. Read on for tips and advice to help you slow down.

Getting Organized
Find out how to slow your family down, get organized, and increase the time you have with your kids.
How to Avoid Overbooking
Manage Your Time in Ten Steps
Get Organized for Back to School
Ten Ways to Survive a Frantic Fall
Fall College Planner for High-School Students
Beat Stress
Kids of all ages get anxious when a new school year begins. Learn how to help them cope.
Cures for First-Day Jitters
Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety for Teens
The ABCs of School Etiquette
De-Stress for Parents
From Anxious to A-OK! How to Help Your Kids Beat Stress
Gifted Students and Stress Management
When It Comes to Coping with Stress, It's All in the Family
Teen Stress
What Works
Find out what helps other families cope with a frantic fall.
Lunch Box Recipes
Organizing Parent Support Systems
Stress Relievers for Busy Parents
Notes for School
Save time in the morning with these ready-made school forms.
Change of Bus Form
Medication Form
Field Trip Form
More Resources
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