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September 7, 2026
School refusal isn't defiance, and it isn't laziness. It's usually a sign that a child is dealing with something underneath the surface, anxiety, depression, or another stressor, that makes school feel unbearable rather than just unappealing. At Wellness Associates, understanding what's driving the refusal is the f
A little girl is playing with colored pencils in a library.
By Jeshua Glanzmann • June 28, 2022
Most people think of OCD as a quirk: the child who lines up their toys "just so" or washes their hands a few extra times. But for children living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the reality is far more consuming. OCD can lead to clinically significant anxiety that can quietly reshape a child's world, stealing hours

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