A gentle guide for families navigating the early weeks or months after leaving school. Decompression can feel confusing. Instead of relief, you may see bigger emotions, more resistance, exhaustion, or complete disengagement from learning. This guide explains why that happens and how to move through it without panic or pressure.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Why it often feels worse before it feels better
- What not to expect during decompression
- When parents start to doubt their decision
- Signs decompression is working
- When learning can gently return
- A dedicated section for ADHD and additional needs children
It also includes:
Simple family regulation exercises to support nervous system settling
50 gentle, low-demand activities to do together during this phase