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Back to school. Sometimes it’s a time of hope and excitement. Sometimes, it’s a time of anxiety and dread. “Will they like me?” “What if the work is too much?” “What if I can’t handle it all this time?” No, I’m not talking about students – though they are likely experiencing similar emotions. I’m talking to school counselors. As counselors, we’re not immune to that weird conglomeration of emotions that accompany the b …

We’ve all had those evenings where there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to do everything we’d like to get done. Many kids rush from school straight to extracurricular activities, and dinner becomes an afterthought as families scramble to make time for schoolwork and getting ready for the next day. With multiple children in a family, everything is multiplied. Enter Opal Octopus, whose busy schedule and inability to say no have her juggling too much on her plate. Opal uses these tips …