Here’s some advice from a psychologist: Talk to your kids and find out what anxieties and fears they may have about the return to school this September.

After being out of school since mid-March due to COVID-19, students return to class September 9th.

Psychologist Dr. Janine Hubbard says it’s important to talk to children about heading back to school, but it’s equally important to listen to what they have to say.

Walk them through the different scenarios and safety measures that may be in place but don’t make assumptions about what your children might be concerned about; ask them, says Dr. Hubbard.