It’s back-to-school season! And while some parents might be counting the days (can I get an “amen”?), let’s be honest: this time of year can be stressful, especially for our kids.

New routines, new teachers, social challenges, academic pressure, sports schedules, and of course—screens everywhere. It’s a lot for a developing brain and nervous system. Today, I want to talk about the real challenges our kids are facing, what’s happening under the surface, and what you can do right now to help your kids feel calm, focused, and emotionally resilient.

I’ll even tease a fantastic natural option from Terry Naturally called Calm Kids, which I’ll dive into fully in next week’s episode.