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School Avoidance: Why is your child avoiding school and 3 simple steps to change “my child hates school” into a new narrative.

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The Literacy Keys - Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor
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Jan 22, 2026
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Summary

Have your mornings turned into hostage negotiations? After listening, you’ll understand what’s driving the school avoidance pushback and exactly what to do next. Understand what Half-Baked Muffins refers to, and turn hard mornings of “My Child Hates School” into a new reality. It's never easy but you can start this week! If you’re a parent hearing: “ My Child Hates School ” and you’re looking for answers, then this episode is for you. Host Tracy Young, certified Orton Gillingham tutor breaks down School Avoidance in plain language, with a whole lot of practical calm. You’ll learn the most common reasons kids avoid school and how to stop the daily negotiation spiral without escalating the fear. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to spot what’s really happening beneath “ My Child Hates School ” and respond in a way that lowers the temperature. A simple 3-step plan to interrupt School Avoidance without power struggles. CHAPTERS (02:05) — What Is School Avoidance (School Refusal)? (05:20) — What Kids Say (and What They Mean) (09:10) — The 5 Most Common Reasons for School Avoidance (13:45) — Academic Struggle & Older Kids (16:25) — The 7-Day Plan to Reduce School Avoidance If this episode helped you, please subscribe and leave a quick review, so more exhausted parents can find support. Learn more about The Literacy Keys: https://theliteracykeys.com/ Ready for a calmer plan? Book a consultation at: ⁠https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/ RESOURCES The Tapping Solution (kids + school anxiety)