In this special episode, Rebecca Green hosts a candid conversation with her daughter, Ella, discussing the journey and challenges of transitioning from middle school to high school. They delve into Ella's experiences, fears, successes, and advice for students and parents navigating this significant life change.
Here is what to expect on this week’s show:
- Ella shares her initial feelings of anxiety on the first day of high school and how she has grown more comfortable over time.
- The importance of school tours and expectations versus actual experiences in a new environment.
- Ella talks about her expectations of increased difficulty and how she's managed the workload by dedicating more time to studying and understanding concepts.
- Time management, utilizing free periods, and using calendar tools for effective scheduling.
- Changes in friendships and interactions in high school, focusing on the effort required to maintain connections and the reduced self-consciousness in social interactions.
- Ella’s advice on handling rejection, and the importance of feeling emotions but learning from experiences to maturely move forward.
- The role of supportive parents, friends, and the guidance department at school, encourage open communication and seeking assistance when needed.
- Advice on picking classes wisely, managing schedules, and setting goals for high school, including aspirations for involvement in theater, music theory, and academic
- Rebecca talks about parental support during this transition, and the importance of understanding and respecting your child's emotional journey.
- Teacher feedback, parent-teacher interactions, and celebrating achievements with the child.
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