How To Help Your Child Transition To High School (or Any School Change)

Is your child worried about starting high school — or changing schools altogether?
For many students, the leap into high school (or any school change) is exciting but stressful. For anxious, neurodivergent, or school-refusing kids, it can feel completely overwhelming.

In this video, Brendan from The Guided Path (Behaviour Support Specialist, Guidance Officer, and dad) explains why school transitions are so tough, and shares practical strategies parents can use to make the process smoother and less stressful.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why the jump from primary to high school is such a big deal
✅ The “invisible” skills high schools assume kids already have
✅ How to scaffold transitions for anxious or neurodivergent students
✅ Real strategies that work — from orientation visits to gradual exposure
✅ How to build independence, routines, and confidence before Day One
✅ Why planning early makes all the difference

These strategies apply to any school change — whether it’s moving schools due to a family relocation, bullying, or simply finding a better fit.

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