How to deal with the big tantrum - "No School, Mumma!"

Research shows that when parents are engaged with their children, other parents and their children's schools, children tend to enjoy school more.¹

However, some children may refuse to attend school or give reasons for not attending school.²

Here is the list of tips that can help you to pursue your child for going/ loving school^2,3

• Ask your child why he/ she does not want to go to school.
• Consider the possibilities and list them.
• Try to be sympathetic, supportive and understanding of why your child is upset.
• Try to help your child by resolving any stressful situations you identify as causing his/ her worries.
• Show your child that you understand your child's concerns, but insist on attending the school.
• Spend some time in the classroom and volunteer to help on special occasions.
• Praise your child and reward for a job well done immediately after completing tasks.
• Encourage your child's strengths.
• Incorporate his/ her strengths into daily home behaviour incentive plans.
• Review your child's strengths and help him/ her to see these strengths.
• Discuss your child's school avoidance with his/ her teacher and accept their support and assistance.