08/26/2026
There is a five-minute talk worth having before the backpack goes on.
Not about grades. About noticing other people.
Ask your child to picture someone who might feel nervous on day one. Give them one small action, like sitting near a kid who is alone. Talk about a time they felt different. End with: what is one thing you could do to make someone else’s day a little easier?
That conversation builds empathy before the first bell.
https://therainbowrabbit.com/the-back-to-school-talk-every-parent-should-have/