Back-to-school time can be stressful for parents and children of any age during the best of times. This year, the decision for children to go back to school has brought new stress and anxiety as schools announce options and parents decide on what’s best for their family. Supporting your child’s mental health as they return to school during Covid 19 will be easier with a plan. Share this with your partner, co-parent and friends with kids to help your children (and yourselves) to better navigate, cope and thrive through the unknown and all of the changes for back to school. It’s an odd time for everyone, so be easy on yourself - working from home and homeschooling isn’t easy - and remember, your child’s mental health is always more important than their grades.

Support your child’s mental health as they return to school during Covid 19with these 6 steps: