Going to School after a Long Break
From Real Stories for Real Children by Dr. Genevieve D'Cruz
March 19, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 10
About this episode
Javi learns to cope with returning to school after a long break.
Sometimes, you haven't been to school in a long time, maybe because you were on a trip, or because school was closed. It can be hard to go back to school after a long break. In this story, Javi is away from school for a long time and then has to go back. He practices remembering what he likes to do at school to make him feel better. Grown-ups, try this at home! Did you try this with your child? How'd it go? Connect with us at realstoriesrealchildren@gmail.com, or on IG at @RealSto...
Topics covered
- school
- long break
- returning to school
- children's stories
Keywords
- school transition
- children's emotions
- parenting tips
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