24/08/2026
Going back to school doesn’t always mean going back to normal.
After illness, hospitalisation or medical treatment, returning to school can feel like an important milestone. But being medically ready to return doesn’t always mean a child feels emotionally, socially or physically ready.
In my latest Healing Hearts Beyond article, I explore what school reintegration can look like in real life—and share a practical, trauma-informed step-by-step approach for helping children rebuild safety, confidence, connection and belonging.
Because returning to school isn’t simply about getting back into the classroom...It’s about helping a child reconnect with childhood.
Read the full article below:
Going back to school doesn’t always mean going back to 'normal'.For many families, returning to school feels like an important milestone after illness, hospitalisation or medical treatment. It can represent recovery, routine, friends, learning and normality. Parents may understandably hope that on...
