Three weeks into the school year, the patterns begin to show. Maybe mornings feel like a daily battle, homework ends in tears, or your child has gone quiet about their day altogether. And you find yourself asking: Is this just school adjustment, or is something more going on? Here's what most parents don't realize: the line between normal adjustment struggles and concerning signs isn't always clear—but there are specific patterns that help you know when it's time to act. Discover how to decode your child's school behaviors and get the support that actually makes a difference.

Your child is having daily meltdowns about school, and everyone keeps telling you to "give it time." But that nagging feeling in your gut says this isn't just typical adjustment stuff—and you're right. Here's what most parents don't realize: school refusal isn't about being difficult or manipulative. It's your child's nervous system saying something feels genuinely unsafe. Discover the real reasons behind school struggles and the specific strategies that actually help children feel confident and capable in the classroom.