The C.H.I. Podcast: Are You Ready for School? Helping Kids and Parents Cope With Back-to-School Anxiety
Dr. Emily joined The CHI Podcast, hosted by the Children's Healing Institute, to talk through something that hits nearly every family the same time every year: back-to-school anxiety. At the time, Dr. Deming was with the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department, and she brought a practical, kid-and-parent-facing lens to a topic that can otherwise feel abstract.
The conversation focused on how anxiety shows up differently in kids versus the adults responsible for them, and what actually helps both cope with the transition back into a school routine, rather than just pushing through it.
Key Takeaways from the talk
Back-to-school anxiety hits parents too. – Coping strategies need to address the whole family system, not just the kid walking through the door.
Naming the anxiety helps. – Kids (and adults) do better when the transition is acknowledged directly instead of minimized.
Routine transitions need support, not just structure. – A schedule alone doesn't solve anxiety, the emotional side needs attention too.
Resources Mentioned
🏛️Palm Beach County Youth Services Department – Youth services referenced in the episode.
❤️ Children's Healing Institute – The podcast's host organization.
