Back to school

While some children adapt easily to the start of a new school year, other kids might have a harder time adjusting. It’s important to remember that every child is different.

Below you will find a variety of resources to help you better understand, cope with and/or support someone going back to school.

Fact sheets

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For children, youth and families

Back to school during COVID-19: tips for parents and caregivers - CHEO fact sheet
COVID-19: Guidance for school reopening - SickKids, CHEO, Holland Bloorview, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre, McMaster Children’s Hospital and Unity Health Toronto
Back to school: Letter to parents and caregivers with CHEO's Oncology program - CHEO
Back to school: Letter to parents and caregivers of children and youth with sickle cell disease - CHEO
Back to school recommendations for children and youth with special needs - Holland Bloorview

Back to school: helping kids adjust

For health care professionals

Guidance to health care professionals for children with chronic medical conditions returning to school - CHEO fact sheet

Disclaimer

These resources are for educational purposes only. If you have any questions, ask your health-care provider.