Labor Day came and went, and for most students, the school year started this week. If you’ve noticed your child acting anxious or fearsome about going back to school, don’t worry.

Have you felt a bit anxious being around people after spending so much time alone during COVID-19 lockdowns? Social anxiety and COVID-19 are both difficult to handle–read on for ways you can mitigate social anxiety after lockdown.

Friends, families, and communities are finding ways to celebrate while social distancing. We are collectively having to face the harsh reality of not knowing what is going to happen. As such, we are navigating how to celebrate milestones when we cannot be physically together.