When School Starts To Feel Hard: School Anxiety Support For Parents

Should I Force My Anxious Child to Go to School?

Should I Force My Anxious Child to Go to School?

Jo Brewin
Published on: 27/07/2026

The question of whether to force an anxious child to attend school can leave parents feeling stuck and uncertain. Understanding what drives these decisions can help you respond with greater confidence and clarity.

Am I Making My Teen’s School Anxiety Worse?

Am I Making My Teen’s School Anxiety Worse?

Jo Brewin
Published on: 13/07/2026

Are you unintentionally making your teen's school anxiety worse? Learn how parents can get caught in the anxiety cycle, and discover simple shifts that can help you support your teenager with greater confidence and calm.

What is School Refusal?

What is School Refusal?

Jo Brewin
Published on: 29/06/2026

Learn what school refusal really is, why it happens, and how parents can better understand and support a child who is struggling to attend school.

Executive Functioning Difficulties: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Executive Functioning Difficulties: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Jo Brewin
Published on: 01/06/2026

Learn what executive functioning difficulties are, how they affect teenagers, and practical ways parents can provide support at home.

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