Episode 115: When Your Kid Hates School

In this episode, I’m answering a listener’s question whose eight year old daughter hates school.

As some parts of the country are going back to school now, we are all getting ready to start that season again. Listen in for tips on how to navigate this question and support your kiddo through this challenging moment.

We cover:

• [1:25] This episode’s listener question
• [3:20] Troubleshooting the root cause of ‘I don’t want to go to school’
• [6:15] Is the school a good fit for your child?
• [6:50] Is school too easy?
• [8:50] What to do if your child needs an evaluation 
• [10:20] Suggestions for kids that are homebodies 
• [12:50] Pinpointing anxiety 
• [14:20] Resources for anxiety

Download the episode transcript HERE

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