Back to School: A psychologist's tips to ease the journey

The school gate farewell can be as emotional for parents and carers as it is children. While some families sail through the transition to school with all parties excited and enthusiastic, others have reluctance, anxiety, or floods of tears as the start of school approaches.

Psychologist Dr Joann Lukins said many of our emotions around the return to school stem from our fear of change.

"Change is something that humans typically react to ... we don't always love change when it comes along," Dr Lukins said.

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Mrs Annie Williams College Counsellor