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The following tips and resources can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Encourage communication<br><\/strong>The first few days of school often come with glitches. Encourage parents to let you know specific start dates so you can plan accordingly, perhaps avoiding early morning meetings or big deadlines during that week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help parents help themselves<br><\/strong>Remind parents that their Assistance Program offers a great deal of online information and resources, which they can access through their member portal and app. The following articles are a few examples of the helpful information that\u2019s available: <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/allonehealth.com\/helping-your-child-adjust-to-preschool\/\">Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/allonehealth.com\/10-ways-to-help-your-child-succeed-in-elementary-school\/\">10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/allonehealth.com\/10-ways-to-help-your-child-succeed-in-middle-school\/\">10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Middle School<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/allonehealth.com\/how-to-prevent-bullying\/\">How to Prevent Bullying<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help parents find professional support<\/strong><br>It is normal for parents and kids to feel increased stress, anxiety, and frustration during this transition. 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