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7 year old doesn’t want to leave the house

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My daughter has had a really rough term this term and has found it hard to cope. Now we’re in the Christmas holidays she doesn’t want to go out at all. She has a total breakdown whenever I suggest it. Should I try and force her outside or just wait until she wants to? She barely even wants to dress. It makes me so sad and worried. 

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  • She isn’t participating in her usual school routine, so that’s tough. 
    There will usually be a reason why she doesn’t want to go out, which is why it’s triggering a meltdown. You will need to try and work out what this might be, but don’t force her.

    If you are suggesting going somewhere new, she might benefit from pictures of the place etc.

    Likewise, if she doesn’t want to dress, perhaps she finds comfort in her uniform? Her clothes might irritate her also,,,,

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  • She isn’t participating in her usual school routine, so that’s tough. 
    There will usually be a reason why she doesn’t want to go out, which is why it’s triggering a meltdown. You will need to try and work out what this might be, but don’t force her.

    If you are suggesting going somewhere new, she might benefit from pictures of the place etc.

    Likewise, if she doesn’t want to dress, perhaps she finds comfort in her uniform? Her clothes might irritate her also,,,,

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