School Refusal: What to do when your child refuses to go to school

School refusal is a term used to describe the signs of anxiety a school-aged child has and his or her refusal to go to school. It’s common in children from preschool to high school and is a topic Maribeth Henry, M.A. LMFT  is covering with many families right now.

In this episode, she addresses what to do if your child refuses to go to school, from talking with them about what they are feeling, to pre-loading the week ahead, and exploring what is happening from when a child leaves for school to the time they get home. She provides tips on how to deal with a child’s refusal to go to school and a five-step plan for successfully supporting your kid through this process.