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For some of us, the back-to-school<\/a> season brings back happy memories of shopping for school supplies and planning the perfect first-day-of-school outfit. For others, this time of year can bring flashbacks to feeling awkward, pimply<\/a>, and completely freaked out by the social and academic pressures of high school. <\/p>\n

Although everything from slang to fashion choices may have shifted since most of us moms were in high school, it turns out that teenagers<\/a> are still a lot like us \u2014 some happily looking forward to finding the perfect new planner and some totally anxious about heading back to the classroom.<\/p>\n

Back-to-school anxiety is completely normal, especially for teens who are making the transition from middle school to high school or those who are starting to feel the college search pressure heat up. But just because it's normal doesn't mean we shouldn't try to help our teens cope with back-to-school anxiety! <\/p>\n

So, we reached out to some experienced moms (including some with expert skills when it comes to working with teens) and got some real-world examples of what anxiety looked like for their teens and how they helped them cope. Read on for some smart suggestions from moms who've been through it.<\/p>\n

More from CafeMom:<\/strong> Keep Your Teens Healthy With These Preventive Tips<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For some of us, the back-to-school season brings back happy memories of shopping for school supplies and planning the perfect first-day-of-school outfit. For others, this time of year can bring flashbacks to feeling awkward, pimply, and completely freaked out by the social and academic pressures of high school. 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