#31: Understanding and Addressing Back-to-School Anxiety

In this episode, Erin discusses back-to-school anxiety and offers practical tips for parents. She shares her personal experiences with her own children and emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of anxiety. Erin suggests strategies such as open communication, building relationships with teachers, creating comfort plans, and using positive affirmations. She also encourages parents to take care of themselves and seek support from other parents. Erin concludes with a prayer for parents and their children as they navigate the back-to-school season.

Scripture To Read Over Your Children to Combat Fear

Deuteronomy 31:6

I am strong, courageous and firm. I fear not and am not afraid for the Lord my God goes with me. He will not fail me or forsake me.

1 Peter 5:7

I cast all my cares, all of my fears on Him for He cares for me.

Psalm 91:45

God will cover me with His wings like an eagle, I will be safe in His care; His faithfulness will protect and defend me. I don’t need to be afraid of anything at night or in the day.

2 Timothy 1:7

God has not given me a spirit of fear and timidity but of power, love and a sound mind.

Isaiah 26:3

You will guard me and keep me in perfect and constant peace as my mind stays on you, because I commit myself to you, lean on you and hope confidently in You.

Psalm 27:1

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?  The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” 

Psalm 118:6-7

“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. The Lord is with me; he is my helper.” 

Joshua 1:9

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”