Entering kindergarten is a major step for children as well as their parents. The School Mental Health Resource and Training (SMHRT)Center is here for support as you navigate this educational journey. The transition from preschool to kindergarten can be a stressful and exciting time for both the child and parents.

This Back to School Guide will cover helpful tips for students, parents, and educators. The information in this guide will cover the transition period and what caregivers can do to support their children while also taking care of themselves. Guidance on discussing current events, which may be troubling to children, along with how to approach other critical conversations about mental health are contained as well. You will also find information on how to avoid overscheduling children.

This Back-to-School Guide will cover helpful tips for students, parents, and educators. Information in this guide will also cover how to avoid overscheduling your child and discuss current events with your child.

Middle school can be a difficult time for students. There are many developmental changes, new demands on time management skills, and the need to develop and maintain relationships with multiple teachers.

This Back to School Guide will provide tips for families and educators to help students during this critical time of development. The guide has tools to help you support students with stress management, dealing with troubling current events, and the impact of development in middle school.

High school can be both an exciting and challenging time for students. There are many changes in their social and academic lives, and much curiosity, excitement, and anxiety about graduation as well.

This Back to School Guide will provide tips for families and educators to help students during this critical time of development. The guide includes tools to help you understand risk-taking behavior, support a student with stress management techniques, and discuss troubling events in the news.