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Podcast Episode 404: Does Your Kid Not Want to Go To School? Here’s How to Help Your Kid (and Yourself) with Alyssa Campbell, M.Ed.

Ever had one of those mornings where your kid acts like getting dressed for school is the same as being asked to fight a dragon? Suddenly their legs don’t work, they’ve got mystery stomach aches, and you’re seconds away from packing a bag and running off to live in the woods. Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and no, your kid isn’t just being difficult.

What we usually think of as defiance is often a flashing neon sign that your child’s nervous system is overwhelmed. In this episode, we sat down with Alyssa Campbell, M.Ed., founder and CEO of Seed & Sew, host of Voices of Your Village podcast, co-author of the books: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions and the newest one, Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. And she shares why so many kids fight going to school—and how we can respond in a way that actually helps.

Spoiler: taking away screen time isn’t the answer.

Whether your child is melting down before kindergarten drop-off or avoiding middle school like it’s a horror movie, this episode gives you the tools to decode what’s really going on—like sensory overload, social anxiety, or a nervous system in need of support. Alyssa walks us through simple strategies to create safety, open communication, and emotional resilience—not just so your child can make it to school, but so they can actually thrive there.

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:

  • What is school refusal and how to spot the signs 
  • Why defiance often is a sign of something else (but can be an simple fix)
  • How sensory overload shows up as challenging behaviors
  • A better way to handle “bullying” and know when to call in the “big guns”

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Read the transcripts HERE

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Brie Tucker

Brie Tucker

COO/ Podcast Producer at No Guilt Mom
Brie Tucker has over 20 years of experience coaching parents with a background in early childhood and special needs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and is certified in Positive Discipline as well as a Happiest Baby Educator.

She’s a divorced mom to two teenagers.
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