School can be an overwhelming place for children from hard places. What may look like defiance, distraction, or shutdown is often stress in disguise — a sign that a child’s nervous system is struggling to stay regulated in an environment filled with expectations and unpredictability. In this video, we share four trauma-informed strategies to reduce school-related stress and help your child feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Whether your child is melting down before the bus arrives or holding it together all day only to unravel at home, these tools will help you understand what’s really going on and how to respond with empathy and intention.