If you’ve ever sat in a school meeting

hearing what’s ‘expected’…

and thought

‘this feels like too much… too early’ —

this episode is for you.

Because sometimes it’s not subtle.

It’s that quiet moment where something doesn’t sit right…

but you’re told it’s normal.

In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening when school expectations keep creeping up — academically, behaviourally, socially — and why so many kids are being asked to meet standards that don’t actually match where they are.

💭 This episode is for you if:

– You’ve thought ‘this feels too much for their age’

– Your child is struggling, but you know they’re capable

– You’ve been told ‘this is just how school is now’

– Your child is falling behind quickly and can’t catch up

– You’re noticing stress, resistance, or shutdown around school

– You’re questioning whether the system is actually the issue

🎧 Related Episodes

When School Becomes the Trauma – School Series

https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/s2-ep2-school-series-when-school-becomes-the-trauma-what-no-one-tells-adhd-parents/

Here’s the part most people don’t say out loud:

If it feels too big…

too fast…

too much…

that doesn’t automatically mean

your child is the problem.

Sometimes it means

the expectations have moved

and no one stopped

to check

who they were leaving behind.

For more about Dr. Rebecca English

https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/r.english

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📬 Check out my Paid Resource on Schools:

Making School Work – Parent Guide ($20)

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School Advocacy Hub of Resources

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When School Feels Too Much Too Early — Expectation Creep Explained