How to Avoid School Avoidance

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How to Avoid School Avoidance

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With a new school year starting, Faith Salie speaks with child psychologist Dr. Anne Marie Albano about the signs of school avoidance. Dr. Albano gives parents and caregivers tips on how to intervene in these situations and offers adults ways to start tough conversations with their kids. Click here for the episode transcript.

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Sep 6, 2023

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