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School refusal describes a set of behaviors exhibited by children having difficulty either going to school or staying in school on a regular, or chronic basis.

While returning to school brings anticipation and excitement, many students struggle with worries and fears beyond what’s considered the first-day jitters.

With the changing seasons comes the winding down of another school year. Before enjoying the slower pace of summer, students are experiencing the stress of completing final projects and exams, which can add to already heightened levels of anxiety and…

Rogers' Dr. David Jacobi discusses stress and how parents can spot and help reduce it in children.

"My story starts with the fact that my earliest memories had some sort of fear involved. I remember being scared of school shootings, car accidents, trees falling on me, and anything that could involve harm or death to me.”

Starting the school year with new schedules, classmates, and experiences can cause feelings of excitement for some students, and nervous anticipation for others.