{"product_id":"youre-not-failing-hannah-gardner-9798248727285","title":"You're Not Failing: Understanding School Refusal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Your Teen Can't Face School\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compassionate, practical guide for parents navigating school refusal, anxiety, and overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your teenager starts refusing school, it can feel frightening, confusing, and incredibly isolating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMornings become battlegrounds or silent shutdowns. Confidence crumbles. Emotions run high for your child and for you. You may be asking yourself: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs this anxiety? Am I doing the right thing? How do I help without making it worse?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for parents who are living that reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending professional insight with real-world understanding, this guide offers clear, compassionate support for families navigating school avoidance in secondary school. It is grounded in psychological principles, current practice, and lived experience, including the author's own journey supporting her son through school-related anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear explanation of why school refusal happens (and why it's not laziness or bad parenting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow anxiety, overwhelm, self-esteem, and thinking patterns affect attendance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat helps in the moment and what can unintentionally make things harder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical strategies to support emotional regulation, confidence, and gradual re-engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on working with schools and understanding your child's rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReassurance for parents carrying guilt, fear, and exhaustion behind the scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a quick-fix or a one-size-fits-all plan. Instead, it offers steady, realistic support to help you feel less alone, more informed, and more confident in your next steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your child is still attending but struggling, partially attending, or completely unable to go to school right now, this book meets you where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are not failing your child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd you do not have to navigate this alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hannah Gardner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798248727285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Hannah Gardner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440724619519,"sku":"9798248727285","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_04dee178-3e9c-4d6d-880e-6f50d8c0f59b.jpg?v=1777184390","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/youre-not-failing-hannah-gardner-9798248727285","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}