Tots To Teens: Free course helps to build coping skills

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Parenting Instagrammer Susie Allison and her three kids.

GOING back to school is exciting for many children. They look forward to seeing their friends, starting classes, and resuming extracurricular activities. But, according to the ISPCC, it’s daunting for others.

These children feel anxious about fitting into new friendship groups, adjusting to a new teacher, or meeting family expectations. The ISPCC has designed a programme to help them cope.