60. When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School (or Preschool) & What to Say Instead of “Because I Said So”

Hey friends, and welcome back to Peaceful Christian Parenting.

I am so glad you're here with me today.

In our home right now, we are in full swing getting ready for the new school year.

And I don't know about you, but I have one kiddo in particular who really struggles with change and transitions.

Maybe it's getting dressed and out the door in the morning, maybe it's sitting down to start homeschool, or maybe it's school drop-offs.

But we have those days that are just challenging.

And what I've found is these moments can be especially challenging when I'm already feeling the pressure of being late.

I have somewhere I need to be, I have other kids who need me, or maybe it's our homeschool day and I'm feeling overwhelmed at everything we're supposed to get done that day.

If you and your kiddo have ever struggled with school transitions, this episode is for you, friend.

Hey friends, just a quick note here before we jump into today's episode.

I realized after I recorded this episode that I am having issues with my audio equipment, so you may notice that the sound quality is not very good.

I apologize for that, and I am working to get everything fixed and getting a new piece of equipment that I need.

But I didn't want that to keep me from sharing today's episode with you.

So thank you so much for your grace and understanding, and now let's dive in.

[instrumental music] Do you long for calmer days and deeper connection with your kids, but find yourself stuck in power struggles, overwhelm, and reacting in ways you regret? If so, you're in the right place.

I'm Naomi, a mama of five and Christian parenting coach.

I've been where you are, and I've learned how God can bring healing and peace into even the hardest moments.

If you're ready to find calm in all the chaos and joy in your motherhood, grab a warm cup of tea with me, take a deep breath, and let's dive in.