Discussing Back to School Anxiety

September 3, 2026

As students across New Jersey head back to school, the transition can bring excitement, but it can also bring anxiety for children, teens and their families. From social media and academic pressure to fitting in, changing schools and balancing extracurricular activities, young people today are facing a number of challenges. Keri Roberts, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Communications at Serenium Therapy & Wellness, and Dina El Nabli, Editorial Director of New Jersey Family join us to talk about the trends families are seeing and ways parents can help!

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Sean Thrunk
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Sean Thrunk is an award-winning multi-media journalist and graduate of Montclair State University.
He serves as ONNJ’s main editor and as a news producer for ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato!