Joanna Fortune: My top 10 tips to ease back-to-school stress 

"Back-to-school can bring lots of change and unpredictability - here are my top 10 tips for your child"
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Wed, 23 Aug, 2023 - 08:05
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Joanna Fortune

Dr Joanna Fortune is a psychotherapist working with children, teens, and adults. She is a recognised expert in play and the author of four books on the subject.

Children thrive when they can anticipate with certainty what something will be like. 

That predictability brings a sense of safety and security. 

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