Do you have a child who refuses to or is unable to go to school?

Sydney mum Alice joins Justin on the Happy Families podcast today to share the day-to-day pressure of trying to help a child get to school when emotions are high and nervous systems are in fight or flight mode. 

If you are deep in the trenches of ‘school can’t’, this is a not-to-be-missed conversation, with some beautiful advice and encouragement to parents who are feeling stressed, judged, and alone in their struggle to get a child to school.

In this episode:
Emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA)
Reasons for 'school can't'
School Can't Australia (Parent/Carer Peer Support) | Facebook
Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD)
Importance of friendships
Pressure on parents, judgement
Homeschooling
Mental health of parents
Moving schools
"Is it just me? Am I the only one who can't get their kid to go to school?"
School refusal and the Australian families gripped by blame, shame, and the fear of a lost education - ABC News

Related links:
School Refusal – Happy Families
#533 Emotion Based School Avoidance aka School Refusal – Happy Families
A Grown Up’s Guide to Worry Stacking – Happy Families
Resilience: Developing Strength, Calm, & Kindness in Our Kids – Happy Families
We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing – Happy Families
Moving? How to Help your Child Settle Into A New School – Happy Families

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Do you have a child who refuses to or is unable to go to school?
Sydney mum Alice joins Justin on the Happy Families podcast today to share the day-to-day pressure of trying to help a child get to school when emotions are high and nervous systems are in fight or flight mode. 
If you are deep in the trenches of ‘school can’t’, this is a not-to-be-missed conversation, with some beautiful advice and encouragement to parents who are feeling stressed, judged, and alone in their struggle to get a child to school.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA)</li>
<li>Reasons for 'school can't'</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia">School Can't Australia (Parent/Carer Peer Support) | Facebook</a></li>
<li>Neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD)</li>
<li>Importance of friendships</li>
<li>Pressure on parents, judgement</li>
<li>Homeschooling</li>
<li>Mental health of parents</li>
<li>Moving schools</li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid02XFbJJUAMsKq18A3ph9jBDX6qPuE2hdy8EceN7amx1c8kSTFJBKRsaffcZSaNGoJ1l">"Is it just me? Am I the only one who can't get their kid to go to school?"</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/school-refusal-cant-australia-education-four-corners/103669970">School refusal and the Australian families gripped by blame, shame, and the fear of a lost education - ABC News</a></li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/school-refusal">School Refusal – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/533-emotion-based-school-avoidance-aka-school-refusal">#533 Emotion Based School Avoidance aka School Refusal – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/worry-stacking">A Grown Up’s Guide to Worry Stacking – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/resilience">Resilience: Developing Strength, Calm, &amp; Kindness in Our Kids – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-parent-wellbeing">We Need to Talk About Parent Wellbeing – Happy Families</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/moving-how-to-help-your-child-settle-into-a-new-school">Moving? How to Help your Child Settle Into A New School – Happy Families</a></li>
</ul>
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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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#988 School Can't

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