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.

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.

Why Your Teen’s School Anxiety Feels So Intense (and What’s Really Going On)

Why Your Teen’s School Anxiety Feels So Intense (and What’s Really Going On)

Jo Brewin
Published on: 10/04/2026

If your teen is struggling with school anxiety, this will help you understand what’s really going on beneath their behaviour—and why everything can suddenly feel so overwhelming for both of you.

How to Help a Child with OCD

How to Help a Child with OCD

Jo Brewin
Published on: 27/10/2025

Discover a calm, compassionate way to help your child with OCD. Learn how understanding thoughts—not fighting them—brings peace and lasting change.

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