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school phobia

01 Aug Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

Fear of Going to School

As the school year approaches, many children are beginning to develop anxiety and fear of attending school for the first time, or going back to school after summer vacation ends.  Although many children look forward to attending school after summer vacation, some student dread returning due to numerous reasons.  Some students become anxious about leaving...

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14 Oct Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

My Child Hates Or Is Afraid To Go To School

My Child Hates School Now that most children are back in school,  stress and anxiety for many children have begin to grow and school refusal has become a part of the daily routine and behavior exhibited.  Parents can begin to take positive steps now to prevent school anxiety, school phobia or school refusal. Why Some Children Hate or Fear...

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21 Jul Posted by in Academics, Childhood Stress | Comments

Back To School Phobia

  How Is Your Child Feeling About School?  In a few weeks, many children will be going back to school.  Stress and anxiety for many children will begin to grow and school refusal will become a part of the daily routine and behavior exhibited.  Parents can begin to take positive steps now to prevent school...

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26 Jan Posted by in Academics | 18 comments

My Child Hates School: What Parents Can Do?

Does Your Child Hate School? It’s not uncommon for a child to say, “I hate school!”  This comment may come after a child has successfully completed several years of school with no complaints.  So, what happened?  Why does any child come to the point where they claim that they do not want to go to...

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School Anxiety: Questions & Answers From A Counselor

The following school anxiety counseling question comes from an actual ScottCounseling, Ask A Counselor question.  This parenting question and ScottCounseling response may help you parent a child suffering from school anxiety attacks. Parents Background Information: My 11 year old son, Tony, started Middle School this year. He has always had some self- esteem problems and...

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28 Apr Posted by in Readers' Questions | Comments

Readers’ Questions

This section of ScottCounseling provides readers with real counseling answers for everyday problems that individual clients seek answers and solutions. ScottCounseling.com recognizes, follows and abides by the strictest confidentiality ethics involved in counseling procedures. No real names, emails or formal information will be provided. 15 Year Old Stealing Bragging Son Single Mom Needs Help With...

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School Anxiety and School Phobia

As a fun summer comes to an end, butterflies nerves fill the bellies of many children as they get dressed for their first day back to school. Parents assure their child that they will do “just fine.” For most children that’s where the anxiety ends; they reach the classroom, catch up with their friends and...

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