08/20/2026Head colds, heat exhaustion and first-day jitters —UNT Health pediatrician shares back-to-school adviceParents of school-age children are no stranger to the excuses made during the first few weeks of back to school. My stomach hurts, my head hurts, I’m too tired, or the ever so convincing, “I’m going to miss you too much if I go.” If the excuses last long enough it brings up the question of is this real anxiety or just jitters?Libby ManessDr. Sarah MatchesClinical Practice Group