About this episode

The episode discusses school refusal and offers insights for parents on how to address it amidst rising anxiety levels in children post-COVID.

If you have a question or a topic you would like us to cover, click here to contact us. In this episode, the Lucy, Olivia and Claire discuss the pressing issue of school refusal, exploring its complexities, especially in the context of rising anxiety levels among children post-COVID. They emphasise the importance of communication between parents and schools, the need for empathy and understanding, and practical strategies for parents to help their children navigate school refusal. The convers...

People in this episode

Hosts: Lucy, Olivia, Claire

Topics covered

• school refusal
• anxiety
• communication
• empathy
• parenting strategies

Keywords

• school refusal
• anxiety
• parents
• communication
• strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: COVID

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