You’re listening to Voices of Your Village, and today’s episode is part of our summer series, Honoring the Individual. Over the summer months, we’ll be revisiting some of our favorite conversations—episodes that remind us of a core truth: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting children. Today I got to sit down with my dear friend, Eli Harwood, who you may know as @attachmentnerd over on Instagram, to dive into a topic that comes up so often, school refusal. We talk about what's really going on beneath school refusal, how to meet our kids with connection and structure, and why scaffolding their nervous system matters more than forcing compliance. This episode is full of practical strategies that help us show up differently for our kids and ourselves. Stay tuned in September for an exciting announcement that will make it easier than ever to move beyond generic advice and access support tailored to the individual child, student, or family you're supporting. Alright folks, let's dive in.
Connect with Eli:
Instagram: @attachmentnerd
Website: https://attachmentnerd.com/
Order the book: Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience
Podcast: https://attachmentnerd.com/podcast
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Instagram: @seed.and.sew
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Credits:
Host: Alyssa Blask Campbell
Co-host: Rachel Lounder
Production/editing: Kristin Mork-McVeigh
Graphics: Kayla Kurland-Davis/ Beki Rohrig
Music by: Ruby Adams and Bensound
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