If ever an event to rouse your child’s nervous system, it’s returning to school. This annual life transition can bring up feelings ranging from happiness, relief, excitement and optimism, to ambivalence, fear, shame, anger, anxiety and depression. Whether your child is just starting or going back to school, it can be challenging as a caretaker to witness the less than positive reactions. But, learning to view your child’s school struggles through a nervous system and connection lens may provide context and solutions you hadn’t previously considered.