ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — School is starting next week, and while some families may be excited for a new school year, some may be dreading it.

The start of school is also a little nerve-racking for students, but sometimes it’s more than butterflies in the stomach, and that’s when parents should seek support.

Recognizing typical nerves from concerning anxiety can be difficult for the average family. While back-to-school just means the end of summer vacation to some, it can also mean nine months of fears and uncomfortability for others.

That’s why parents and teachers need to monitor students throughout the year, looking for warning signs that these nerves are not going away on their own.

“It's a good cue for parents of if we're a couple of weeks in and they're still really struggling wit

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