Article: This is most often an issue with younger children, but can  also be a concern with some older children. They may have fears about being away from you or you coming back. The best thing you can do to deal with a child that doesn’t want to go to school because of separation anxiety is to constantly reassure them and do things to help them feel more secure.  Talk with the child about how the day will go. For example, you might tell them, “First, we'll walk to your class so you can have fun learning. I’ll go to work. Then, at 3 o’clock I'll come to your classroom to pick you up.“ If you're a teacher, reassure the child that their parent will return at the end of the day.  You might say, “After we have fun together learning, your dad will pick you up.” If you’re the child’s parent, always be on time for dismissal. If you're going to be late, call the school and let the child know. Children may exhibit school refusal following a family illness or death. Take stock of any recent upsets or losses in the family. If needed, consider getting therapy to help the child overcome their anxiety. Bullying has, unfortunately, become an everyday reality for many children. In many cases, children refuse to go to school because they're being bullied and may not have reported it or know how to handle it. If you discover that this is the reason, you should talk to the child about what's going on as well as report it to the appropriate authorities.   Ask the child directly if they're being bullied. You could try, “Is there someone at school or something going on at school that's bothering you?” Let the child know that you are there to support them. You might say something like, “I know that it can be hard going to school when you’re being bullied. I'm here for you and we'll get through this.” Talk to the school counselor,  principal, and other appropriate authorities about what is happening to the child. Refusal to attend school and difficulties at school are sometimes signs of child abuse or child neglect. Look at other areas of the child’s behavior and life to determine if abuse or neglect might be an issue. If you have any concerns about the child’s safety, you should contact authorities immediately.   Review the list of signs and symptoms of child abuse provided by Mayo Clinic at http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/basics/symptoms/con-20033789. Report your concerns to the school counselor, the child’s pediatrician, or other appropriate authorities. Children are abusing drugs and alcohol at earlier ages than ever before. In some instances, a child’s refusal to go to school may be a sign of substance abuse. If you suspect that this is the case, look for other signs that the child may have a substance abuse problem and seek treatment for it immediately.   Review the list of signs and symptoms provided by DrugFree.org at http://www.drugfree.org/resources/is-your-teen-using-signs-and-symptoms-of-substance-abuse/. Let the child know you're concerned. You can say, “I think you have a substance abuse problem and its interfering with you going to school. I'm concerned and want to help you.” Talk to the child’s pediatrician about age-appropriate substance abuse services in the area. Sometimes issues like depression,  anxiety, or other disorders can cause a child to refuse to go to school. Consider the child’s mental health when you plan ways to address their school refusal. In some cases, treating the mental health issues can eliminate their refusal to go to school.  If the child has a diagnosed mental illness, check to see how their treatment is going or if there have been changes in treatment. For instance, you might ask their parent, “If you don’t mind me asking, how is treatment going right now?” If you suspect a mental illness, you should contact their school counselor or pediatrician as soon as possible. For example, if the child is withdrawing, moody, or seems hopeless, in addition to refusing to go to school, it might be a sign of depression and you should seek help.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Provide security to handle separation anxiety. Report bullying. Seek help if you suspect abuse or neglect. Get treatment for substance abuse. Be aware of mental health issues.

Again, there are countless permutations that might inform the way your love box looks. How long have you two been together? How old are you? Where, when and how did you meet? There can be no step-by-step process for defining what makes your connection unique; take some time to figure out what you love most about your boyfriend, and find an artistic way of expressing that. Put your talents to best use. If you're a great writer, writing a poem or a fictionalized interpretation of how you met might be a great way to decorate the inside lid. If you're a great artist, a small painting might do just the trick. If you don't think your homemade items are enough, it might be extra sweet to go out and buy a gift. Keep it small but meaningful. Boyfriends are sometimes difficult to buy worthwhile presents for, but offering a gift in a new love box will make it feel that much more special. For instance, if your boyfriend's really excited for a show, pick up a pair of concert tickets and hide them at the bottom of the box. Write a poem. Paint a picture. Write a cute letter by hand. Draw a portrait of him. The possibilities are endless. Strut your stuff, show off your creative talents. Whatever you're best at, you should capitalize on when filling up your love box. Your boyfriend is sure to be impressed! A love box is meant as a way for both people in the relationship to reflect. One of the best way to do this is to enclose things that will spark memories. If you have any photos you took together early on in the relationship, add them into the box. If you have any souvenirs (like concert tickets) of things you've seen together, put those in too. A great love box isn't a one-off deal; you'll be able to add more things to it over time as you experience more things together. Make sure you have somewhere quiet and intimate you can present the gift to him. Depending on the amount of content you've packed into making it, it could take a while to digest it all, and you don't want any interruptions putting a damper on the experience. Sit next to him, and watch as he looks at the gift. Chances are he'll love it. If you want to go the extra mile, you can gift wrap the love box.
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Figure out what defines your relationship. Buy a thoughtful gift. Do something creative and put it in the box. Enclose photos and souvenirs. Present the completed love box to your boyfriend.