Is Back-to-School Bringing Up Big Feelings? We’re Here to Help

The start of a new school year is often painted as a fresh, exciting chapter—new backpacks, sharpened pencils, and neatly packed lunches. But beneath the surface, it can also be a time of unexpected emotional turbulence for both kids and parents.

If your child is suddenly:

• Melting down after school

• Feeling anxious about new teachers or social situations

• Struggling with sleep, screens, or transitions

• Pushing back against routines and structure

• Asking for more time—but unable to say why

  
  

… you’re not alone.

Back-to-school season brings a whirlwind of new expectations, shifting schedules, and social pressures. Even the most resilient families can feel the strain as everyone adjusts. The nervous system is working overtime, and those big emotions—both spoken and unspoken—have a way of spilling out at home.

Why We Don’t “Drop Off and Hope”

At Music City Family Therapy, we take a different approach. We don’t just focus on “fixing” the child. We work with the whole family, helping parents, siblings, and children navigate transitions together. This way, the changes you make in therapy don’t just last a week or a month—they take root and grow.

Whole-family healing means looking at the bigger picture: communication patterns, emotional safety, daily rhythms, and how each family member experiences the challenges you face.

How We Can Help Your Family This Fall

We offer clinical, systemic therapy designed to bring calm, connection, and consistency back into your home. Whether your family is navigating anxiety, school stress, sibling conflict, or screen-time battles, we’ll walk alongside you with practical tools and compassionate support.

This season doesn’t have to feel like a struggle you’re facing alone. With the right guidance, back-to-school can be a time for building trust, deepening relationships, and creating a stronger foundation for the months ahead.

📞 Call 615-478-5257 to schedule an appointment or visit www.musiccityfamilytherapy.com to learn more.

Your family is capable of powerful, lasting change—sometimes, it just takes the right kind of help to get there.