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.

How to Email Your Child’s School When They Refuse to Attend (Without Overthinking It)

How to Email Your Child’s School When They Refuse to Attend (Without Overthinking It)

Jo Brewin
Published on: 03/05/2026

Learn how to email your child’s school about school refusal clearly and calmly, without overthinking what to say.

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.

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