With the new Delta variant of COVID-19 on the rise, this school year is kicking off with much more uncertainty than anyone expected. The Ohio State University’s Dr. Barbara Boone joins us this week to share insights from her research on family-school relationships, and offer tips on how adults can support the kids in their lives and help them work through big feelings about the new school year. Listen in as host Christine Cully and Dr. Boone discuss:

● How to establish a strong line of communication between school and home

● Remembering that while teachers are doing heroic work, they’re still human

● The importance of taking time to really lean in and listen to what kids have to say