Back to School Anxiety: Helping Kids Cope with New Beginnings #3711831 (License: Personal Use)

The illustration shows a young boy with dark hair, wearing a light blue T-shirt, navy pants, and matching sneakers, carrying a blue backpack. His wide-open mouth and spiraling eyes convey acute nervousness or overwhelm, contrasting with the cheerful yellow “Welcome Back to School” text and confetti-like triangles nearby. This visual metaphor captures the emotional tension many students feel during academic transitions.

Used on parenting blogs, school counseling resources, mental health articles, and educational websites addressing childhood anxiety, school readiness, or social-emotional learning. Targets parents, teachers, and counselors seeking empathetic, actionable content for easing students’ return to school.