Helping Kids Through Transitions
b'From giving up the pacifier to memorizing a locker combination, growing up is a series of reluctantly-greeted transitions. The ages and challenges change, but the anxiety produced remains familiar.\\xa0For us too.\\xa0\\n\\xa0We\\u2019re here to tell you that whatever transition you\\u2019re shepherding your kid through, this is not forever. This is just right now. Our sons and daughters will not be sucking their thumbs at prom, so long as we parents get just the right amount of not totally over-involved.\\n\\xa0In this episode, we discuss\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0how to practice transitions early and often\\n\\xa0why transitions are harder for introverts\\n\\xa0the power of magical thinking\\n\\xa0the totally wrong time to introduce the big kid bed\\n\\xa0how forced transitions can lead to \\u201ctensional outlets\\u201d\\xa0\\n\\xa0the importance of peer relationships as kids transition to middle school\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'