It was the first time she had expressed missing anything about school. We didn't go in. We drove home. But the conversation had changed from "I can't" to "I miss."
Acknowledge that her fear feels real and terrifying, even if the school itself is objectively safe.
By the final week, the screaming had stopped. The panic was still there, but it was manageable. 30 days with my school refusing sister new
Consult a pediatrician to rule out underlying medical issues that might be contributing to her discomfort.
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