Information and Resource for Parents and Schools about School Anxiety / EBSA

 
Why's it so hard to work out why a young person is worried about school? Feb 12, 2026

Why is it so hard to work out what's behind a young person's worries about school? Recently I was ru...

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The Hidden Causes of School Anxiety Feb 05, 2026

When children experience distress about school, it's often seen as simply an anxiety problem.  The a...

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School Anxiety is NOT your fault! Jan 29, 2026

If your child's worried about school, it is very unlikely to be your fault. I know that many parents...

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What drives school anxiety? It's more complex than it looks. Jan 16, 2026

 So recently I found myself thinking about the enormous number of reasons children have given me for...

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Create a simple calm-down space for your child. Jan 16, 2026

 For many young people, Christmas is full of excitement and joy. But for others, especially children...

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How one school created "pockets of calm" - and how you can too. Dec 10, 2025

I wanted to share something really inspiring that I experienced this week. I was visiting a secondar...

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Three mistakes to avoid when calming your upset child - and what to do instead. Nov 19, 2025

Today I want to talk about something really powerful - how the way we respond to a child's emotions ...

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Empower your child to manage their worries. Nov 10, 2025

Today I want to talk about how children can learn to manage their emotions and why your calm, consis...

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Why your child's meltdown isn't bad behaviour. Nov 05, 2025

 If your child's anxiety ever turns into shouting, hitting, running away, or shutting down completel...

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A simple tool for a calmer before and after school. Oct 27, 2025

In my last video blog I talked about how visual timetables, or now next boards, can help children tr...

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Easing the transition between home and school Oct 21, 2025

 In my last video I talked about how hard it can be for some children to move between settings, acti...

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Why your child may seem "fine at school" - but melts down at home. Oct 13, 2025

Have you ever been told by school that your child is “fine” during the day — but then at home, you s...

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