In the Middle of It with Amy Kelly, The Ish Girl
Teen Stress: 18 Dos and Don'ts as You Gear Up for the School Year
Released: Aug 4, 2018
Biggest Takeaways:
Teen stress and anxiety are very real issues (just check out the articles I’ve shared below.) School today is not the same as it was when we were kids. It’s our job as parents to coach our teens on how to prioritize and to reassure them that no matter what, we are proud of them because they are ours. Modeling and teaching resilience to our teens is of highest importance – we learn more when we fall flat on our faces than when we succeed. Educating your teens about all the opportunities out there can help expand their horizons and alleviate some of the anxiety about getting into “THE” school or program they want
Referenced in this episode:
10 Signs Your Teen is Stressed Out
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
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