30 — Days With My Schoolrefusing Sister

Notify the school's counselor or social worker to document the issue. Phase 2: Building the Foundation (Days 8–14)

If you asked anyone in our family three months ago to describe Maya, they would have used words like driven , bubbly , and conscientious. She was the girl who ironed her uniform the night before and set her alarm for 6:00 AM just to have time to read before the bus came. 30 days with my schoolrefusing sister

Cook a meal together. Read the Day 1 notebook entry. Hug (if consensual). Then say: “This isn’t the end. This is Day 1 of the next 30. But now we know we can survive it.” Notify the school's counselor or social worker to

Once the immediate crisis settles, the goal shifts to maintaining a routine that mirrors school life to prevent total isolation. School Avoidance: Tips for Concerned Parents Cook a meal together

Watch a 15-minute show together (e.g., nature documentary, animated short). No questions. No eye contact pressure. Leave immediately after. This builds tolerance for your presence.