Looking for ways to help your child feel more confident about the first day of school? Discover six therapist-recommended back-to-school books that encourage emotional growth, ease school anxiety, and create meaningful conversations between parents and children. Whether your child is starting preschool, elementary school, or middle school, these book recommendations offer practical support for families preparing for the new school year in Katy, Texas.

Many mothers live with constant, low-grade anxiety caused by the invisible “mental load” of managing family life. From remembering schedules to anticipating everyone’s needs, this unseen responsibility keeps the mind in overdrive. Learn how the mental load contributes to anxiety in mothers—and practical ways to lighten it for better mental health.