“I highly recommend this guide to anyone who's child is struggling with school. I picked it up after my son, who isn't quite a teen yet, became increasingly difficult to get to school each day. We tried parent teacher conferences, bribery, switching schools, consequences, lectures, and nothing seemed to be working. Luckily, that is when we stumbled across this book. What I love most about this guide is it prompts parents and caregivers to delve deeper into why your child doesn't want to attend school. Maybe its bullying, maybe its lack of motivation, or, in my son's case, a combination of being bullied by kids and teachers alike due to differences in learning styles stemming from undiagnosed ADHD and Dyslexia. Learning that my son was struggling with learning difficulties and not noticing enough to label them caused me a great deal of distress and guilt. That is where chapter two came in. It helped me to realize that my son's difficulties or the fact I didn't notice them right away is no one's fault. You take what you know now, make a plan, and move forward. Subsequent chapters teach about collaborating with educators and the school, creating an emotionally safe environment for your child, enhancing your child's resiliency and coping skills, advocating for change within the school (this was a huge one for us), rebuilding attendance, and sustaining progress. There are amazing tips related to emotional toolkits, incorporating physical movement to avoid distress and burnout, emergency plans, progress trackers, and other strategies to not only help your child get back into the school routine, but reward themselves for doing so in order to achieve long term results. This book could not have come into our lives at a better time. It was a difficult journey filled with a roller coaster of emotions and heartache, but the end result was entirely worth it. This is a great guide to use at home between parents and kiddos, with a therapist or counselor, and even teachers and school”

— Mary Beth

“This book is a great not just for parents but for teachers too! Highly recommended if you’re looking for not just the “why” but also the “how.” The book gives real time, applicable strategies and routines to help better coach teens through what the real issues are that they’re facing. Must read for parents and teachers!”

— Lindsey Meyer Davies

“This is a great book for teens who may be struggling in school and being affected by it mentally! It doesn’t downplay how they feel and gives great tips.”

— Sarah Towler

“This book was exactly what parents need. Instead of blaming kids, it really explains what’s going on with anxiety, overwhelm, and school struggles. It’s practical, easy to follow, and full of strategies you can actually use right away. The “parent as coach” approach was a game changer for me. If your teen is struggling with school or attendance, I highly recommend this.”

— Angel Plute

“Anyone with a teen should have to read this book. It beautifully breaks down stresses that teens face , and how connected our nervous system is to our physical body. There are wonderful explanations, very helpful tips on how to connect with your teen and Ways to actually address what’s happening with them and guide them through. While also helping parents understand that as long as our intentions are in the right place and we are leading with compassion, we are doing our job and not everything is our fault. A great guide!”

— Erin