Back-to-school anxiety is common: Doctor offers tips on helping kids deal with nervousness

Back-to-school anxiety is a common experience that is often considered developmentally normative rather than a sign of distress. Symptoms may include physical issues like headaches or behavioral signs such as clinginess and irritability, which are sometimes linked to major transitions in schooling. Parents are advised to support their child by validating their emotions while reinforcing confidence using 'acceptance plus confidence.'