Ready or not, back-to-school season is upon us. To help navigate this transition, we turned to experts for advice: Dr. Kristy Perkowski, a pediatrician, and Holly Lallemand, a seasoned elementary school teacher.

Dr. Perkowski and Lallemand offer a blend of medical and educational perspectives. Together, they provide valuable insights on preparing children for the new school year, focusing on their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether your child has already started school or is gearing up to return, their tips can help set the stage for a successful year ahead.

About the guests:

Dr Kristy Perkowski, DO, is a pediatrician with the Dr. Harry E Davis Pediatric Center in Portland, Maine. It is her goal to be an approachable, empathetic pediatrician who uses current recommendations and science to care for the children in the community. She started at the pediatrics center in 2015 after receiving her American Board of Pediatrics certification in 2013.

Holly Lallemand is a long- time educator who was born, raised and now raises her own family in Southern Maine. She has been teaching second grade for 24 years and has been part of many transitions to the beginning of the school year both as a mother and a teacher. Holly enjoys teaching all content areas, but specifically enjoys teaching mindfulness to young learners. To be witness to the honest conversations young students have with one another is what fuels her commitment and desire to classroom teaching. Holly graduated with a degree in Elementary Education, has a Masters in Special Education, a Graduate Certificate in Literacy instruction and a certificate in Social Emotional Learning.

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