EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 22 MIN
Ask Me Anything: Your back-to-school questions answered
from Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education · host Understood.org
Back-to-school season can bring a mix of excitement and stress for parents and kids. From adjusting sleep schedules to managing new routines, there’s a lot to prepare.In this episode, Julian Saavedra answers common questions parents have about getting their kids ready for the school year. Get his tips for how to ease first-day nerves and create calm morning routines.For more on this topic:Back-to-school support guideBack-to-school: A 4-week plan for a great startBack-to-school checklist: Everything but the booksTimestamps:(01:56) How to create smoother mornings for your child(05:56) How to help your child manage first day of school anxiety(15:47) How to help your child master homework For a transcript and more resources, visit the Opportunity Gap page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at [email protected]. Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Back-to-school season can bring a mix of excitement and stress for parents and kids. From adjusting sleep schedules to managing new routines, there’s a lot to prepare. In this episode, Julian Saavedra answers common questions parents have about getting their kids ready for the school year. Get his tips for how to ease first-day nerves and create calm morning routines.
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