Tag Archives: child mental health

Back to school shouldn’t feel like a daily battle 😔🎒
Tears at the gate, tummy aches, and morning meltdowns can turn what should be an exciting time into one filled with worry—not excitement 😢

If your child is anxious, distressed, or refusing school, you’re not failing—and you’re not alone 💛
When school feels too hard, it’s not “won’t”—it’s can’t.

Understanding school anxiety can change everything.
Discover supportive, evidence-informed strategies to help anxious children return to school, reduce the risk of school refusal, and rebuild safety, confidence, and trust—one small step at a time 🌱

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As parents all across Australia prepare for their children for new challenges in 2025, Royal Flying Doctor Service Child, Adolescent and Family Clinical Lead, Lesley Harvey has some advice for when the change causes anxiety or concern. A new year… Continue Reading >