Before Your Teen Starts High School: What I Wish I Knew as a Mom

Before Your Teen Starts High School: What I Wish I Knew as a Mom Your kid is starting high school. And somehow, overnight, parenting feels different. The first day of kindergarten came with supply lists, classroom introductions, and a teacher who told you exactly what was happening. Freshman year? Not so much. In this special Mom-to-Mom solo episode, Tracey Green shares the things she wishes someone had told her before having a freshman in high school. Because these next four years aren't only a transition for your teenager—they're a transition for you, too. How much do you step in? When do you let them fail? How closely should you watch their grades? What about friendships, dating, phones, social media, sports, parties, driving, mental health, and all the new independence they're asking for? And maybe the hardest question: How do you stay close while slowly letting go? Tracey gets real about navigating freshman year, including: 🎒 What she wishes she'd known before the first day ❤️ Staying connected when your teenager starts pulling away 📱 Phones, social media, friendships, and outside influences 📚 Grades, activities, expectations, and knowing when to back off 🧠 Paying attention to your teenager's emotional and mental health 💬 Creating a home where your teen still wants to talk to you 🚗 Preparing for the independence that's coming faster than you think 🙏 Trusting God with your child when you can't control every decision Freshman year can make parents want to tighten their grip. But these four years may actually be about learning how to change your grip. Your teenager still needs you—just differently. So before you spend freshman year worrying about GPAs, varsity teams, college applications, and whether they're making all the right choices, remember: You only get four years of high school with them. Don't miss your teenager because you're too busy managing their future. 🎧 If you have an incoming freshman—or high school is right around the corner—grab a coffee and join Tracey for the conversation she wishes someone had with her. Connect With Us: 🌐 Website: www.rootcauseholistic.com 📸 Instagram: @rootcauseholistichealth 👥 Join the Facebook Community: Root Cause Holistic Health Group 📲 Dr. Jon on Instagram: @how.to.reverse.aging 📘 Tracey on Facebook: Tracey Green 📘 Dr. Jon on Facebook: Dr. Jon Harmon 💌 For coaching, speaking, sponsorship, or partnerships: tracey@rootcauseholistic.com Subscribe and join us every week as we help you reclaim your vitality—one root cause at a time.