Back To School Transitions (Kindergarten to Grade 12)

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 - Intro3:51 - KINDERGARTEN/PRIMARY CHAT with JENN HANNA5:46 - Separation anxiety  9:58 - Sleep and behaviour changes at home12:28 - Tips for parents 16:12 - Older primary years and the shift away from play based learning17:20 - The social piece of friendships at this age19:35 - INTERMEDIATE GRADES (7/8) CHAT with NICKI DICKSON22:05 - Anticipation of Highschool24:17 - Signs that your intermediate student is having a hard time transitioning 25:32 - The importance of teaching our kids to advocate for themselves29:58 - The first few months are hard when establishing expectations31:21 - HIGH SCHOOL CHAT with JASON POOLE34:19 - Changes in Highschool to be prepared for35:33 - Signs that your high school student is having a hard time transitioning37:07 - What the Student Success Resource is for students in high school40:17 - Resources for Grade 9 students heading into highschool 43:07 - The complexities of what students of this age group are dealing with45:38 - Wrap up and takeaways47:43 - Disclaimer Connect with Emily:On The Gram - @thejoyfulflamingo https://www.instagram.com/thejoyfulflamingo/For Collaborations - [email protected] The Joyful Flamingo Podcast is produced by jpvoiceovers. You can find them here : jpvoiceovers *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.