23/02/2026
These are good reminders for us to check with our child đź’™ checking in on them emotionally is equally important to catching up academically.
When children are recovering from illness, they need support—not pressure.
Before judging the absence, check on the child.
Share this with a parent or teacher who helps children feel safe when they return to school.
REFERENCES:
1. American Academy of Pediatrics. (2019). The link between school attendance and good health.
2. Wikel, K. C., & Markelz, A. M. (2023). School reentry plans for students with chronic illness: A literature review.
3. Wazevich, M. et al. (2025). Keeping up with school during hospitalization for children with chronic illness.
4. Hen, M. (2022). Mothers’ and teachers’ experience of school re-entry after illness.
5. Harden, C. et al. (2020). A multidisciplinary educational approach for children with chronic illness.
6. PACER Center. Tips for working with your child’s school when chronic illness affects attendance.
7. Memorial Care Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Back to school after illness: Supporting kids through reintegration.
