Back To School Transitions (Kindergarten to Grade 12)

The Joyful Flamingo

Emily welcomes 3 experts in education to the show to chat about the transition back into another school year! Did you know that it's normal for this transitional period to last for months? Have you been wondering how to help ease the transition back for your kids and your family at large? Find yourself asking if what you're experiencing with your kiddos at home during this time is common? This episode is for you! The time stamps below give a good sense of when we chat about each age group .... but I highly encourage you to listen to the whole episode! Maybe it'll give you some nostalgic feelings of where your kiddos started... or some foresight as to where they're headed in the years to come!
TIME STAMPS:
0:00- Teaser
1:08 - Intro
3:51 - KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY CHAT with JENN HANNA
5:46 - Separation anxiety
9:58 - Sleep and behaviour changes at home
12:28 - Tips for parents
16:12 - Older primary years and the shift away from play based learning
17:20 - The social piece of friendships at this age
19:35 - INTERMEDIATE GRADES (7/8) CHAT with NICKI DICKSON
22:05 - Anticipation of Highschool
24:17 - Signs that your intermediate student is having a hard time transitioning
25:32 - The importance of teaching our kids to advocate for themselves
29:58 - The first few months are hard when establishing expectations
31:21 - HIGH SCHOOL CHAT with JASON POOLE
34:19 - Changes in Highschool to be prepared for
35:33 - Signs that your high school student is having a hard time transitioning
37:07 - What the Student Success Resource is for students in high school
40:17 - Resources for Grade 9 students heading into highschool
43:07 - The complexities of what students of this age group are dealing with
45:38 - Wrap up and takeaways
47:43 - Disclaimer

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*DISCLAIMER*
Just a reminder, that I am not a medical or psychological professional. Each one of my episodes has been inspired by my own experience and journey through life and is brought to you through my own opinions and my own lens. Any suggestions or advice offered here do not substitute proper conversations with your own healthcare professionals for either your physical or mental wellbeing.