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“My kid isn’t in the same class as their best friend.” Every August, thousands of parents gasp when they see the class list. It’s usually followed by a rush in internal questions, or reaching out to the group chat… “Should I ask the school to change it?” “Will my child be lonely?” “Did the school make a mistake?” If you’re reading this because the class lists just came out and your heart dropped when you couldn’t find your kid’s best friend on the same class list, I understand. I really do. Because I have two very different kids. Two Kids, Two Very Different Reactions One of them could walk into a room where she doesn’t know a single person and leave with three new best friends. She’s outgoing, confident and the kind of kid who can strike up a conversation with just about anyone. My other kid is different. She’s…

Resiliency Tips That They Can Take Into Adulthood The first day of school can be frightening. It’s a new place, new people, new buildings to navigate, and new rules to learn. There are so many unknowns. For each child, the questions and anxiety are different. Whether it’s about missing home, or not knowing what to do or where to go, or the awkward phase of making new friends, it’s no surprise that our kids can feel some anxieties about this; it’s a lot. Even some adults google new places ahead of time to make sure they know what to expect; why should we expect anything braver from our kids. As parents, we want to move mountains to make sure our kids never feel stress or pain, but logically we also know that it’s a part of life. The best thing we can do is set them up with tips, tricks,…