Surviving School Exams and Menopause: A Parent's Guide
In this episode of the 'Thriving Thru Menopause' podcast, host Clarissa Kristjansson engages with Emily Hughes, a co-founder of the Parent Guide to GCSEs and the Parent Guide to Post 16.
They discuss the stress revolving around school exams during the phase of menopause and strategies to manage it.
During these candid conversations, Emily shares how the guides provide support for parents, the struggle of teenagers in adapting to the academic curriculum, and the unique challenges teachers face.
Apart from being an informative source regarding GCSEs, the guides also assist parents in understanding and supporting their teenagers' emotional and hormonal changes.
The episode also highlights the need for holistic approaches to tackling menopause symptoms and encourages parental participation in the podcast community.
00:16 Introduction to Thriving Thru Menopause
00:16 The Intersection of School Exams, Teenagers, and Perimenopause
00:41 Introducing Emily Hughes: The Parent Guide to GCSEs
01:08 The Importance of Holistic Approaches to Menopause
02:40 Emily's Journey: From Teaching to Creating Parent Guides
05:02 The Impact of the Pandemic on Education
05:45 The Challenges of Parenting Teenagers
06:08 The Stress of School Exams: A Global Perspective
13:20 Understanding the Teenage Brain and Its Development
17:13 The Role of Parent Guide to GCSEs
29:20 The Impact of Perimenopause on Parenting
34:26 Conclusion and Preview of the Next Episode
Connect with Emily
https://www.parentguidetogcse.com/
https://www.facebook.com/parentguidetogcse
Connect with Clarissa
https://www.instagram.com/thrivingthrumenopause/
https://clarissakristjansson.com/
Get the opportunity to get early access to Clarissa's new book Beyond Hormones: 7 Holistic Ways to Thrive Through Menopause.
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