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60. When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School (or Preschool) & What to Say Instead of “Because I Said So”
Back-to-school transitions can bring out a lot of “But we have to!” moments—especially when we’re running late, feeling pressured, or our child is digging in their heels.
In this episode, I’m sharing a recent school drop-off experience with my six-year-old that reminded me how powerful it can be to pause and get curious about what’s underneath our child’s resistance. We’ll talk about why “because I said so” often leads to more disconnection, how we can hold necessary boundaries without dismissing our child’s feelings, and some simple phrases that can help us move from pressure to curiosity…
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