In this episode Megan and Gretchen normalize how hard the transition from summer to academic life is for educators, families, and students.
Tune is as they discuss:
- Some rarely talked about realities about how and why many folks suffer at the start of the school year
- The contrast between the “rah-rah” of new beginnings contrasted with the truth that many folks have very real struggles that impact their ability to transition well (including psychological diagnoses, learning differences, and more)
- The prevalence of anxiety as a motivator for doing well in school
- The importance of self-care and compassion during transitions