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School Refusal vs. Typical Teen Reluctance - How to Tell the Difference

Episode Summary

https://bravemindsacademy.com/Is your son's Monday morning meltdown just teen drama, or something deeper? About 5% of kids face true school refusal, and the warning signs aren't what most parents expect. Here's how to spot the pattern before it escalates.

Episode Notes

[interested] Here's something that might surprise you: about five percent of kids deal with school refusal at some point, and it can hit at any age, though transitions like middle school or high school seem to make it more likely. Have you ever wondered whether your son's Monday morning meltdown is just typical teen stuff or something bigger? Today we're digging into how parents tell the difference. Joining me is a clinician who works with adolescent boys and their families every day. Braveminds Academy City: Largo Address: 405 7th Ave SW Website: https://bravemindsacademy.com Phone: +1-727-591-3400 Email: info@bravemindsacademy.com