Parents facing a child’s refusal to attend school can find help through a free webinar on School Refusal, hosted by Hands theFamilyHelpNetwork.ca and Parents for Children's Mental Health.

The session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., and is open to families in Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, and Simcoe.

Organizers says the webinar led by Hands’ Social Work team will explore the reasons behind school refusal, age-related behaviors, and effective assessment tools.

Participants will also learn strategies to support their children in returning to school.

Registration is available online at: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b59f699c-702f-4f8e-b11d-4a3969d6df7b@435ba985-f69e-4d74-b8bf-789adbf36762