Ep. #103: Helping Our Kids Do Hard Things (and school refusal)

My daughter is at Girl Scout Camp this week, and it's been a challenge for both of us. She's on day two, and it feels very timely to talk about helping our kids do things that are hard for them, and knowing when to give them a little nudge and when to pull back.I'm sharing a reflection of our journey this week, including the clues that I picked up on along the way that led me to encourage her to keep trying. I'm also talking about signs that you might see that could help you decide not to force the issue. At the end, I connect this all to school refusal because it's a lot harder to just accept that they are struggling to go when it comes to school. All of the messages we receive say they should be there. But it's not what's best for every kid, so how do you know if sticking with it is the right move?Episode LinksFollow me on Instagram: Julia McGarey (@partneredpathparenting) | InstagramFollow me on Threads:Julia McGarey (@partneredpathparenting) on ThreadsJoin the community on substack: https://substack.com/profile/156200574-julia-mcgarey?utm_source=profile-pageSign up for my email list, The Lifeline: https://partnered-path-parenting.ck.page/bb90846762Eliza Fricker (@elizafricker_missingthemark) • Instagram photos and videosCan't Not Won't: Fricker, Eliza: 9781839975202: Amazon.com: BooksReady to get started with coaching? Schedule your free consultation here: https://www.coachaccountable.com/offering/PZOdY62eCVPeDpmzm3hqRO3hTOBXwRr--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julia-mcgarey/support Get full access to The Blackbird Chronicles at juliamcgarey.substack.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit partneredpathparenting.substack.com