Episodes 5 & 6: Juggling
In Part 1, Charlotte and Renee discuss how much pressure teens are under today and the juggling required to stay on top of everything.
In Part 2, Charlotte and Renee continue the conversation with Olivia and they discuss the college application process. Olivia shares many helpful insights from her experience.
Show notes:
Life Skills
CNBC, 4/16/22 - A Psychologist Says These 7 Skills Separate Successful Kids From ‘the Ones Who Struggle'—and How Parents Can Teach Them
Crisis Support
BStrong Together, a community organization that provides programs and resources for parents and youth
Stress and Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid’s Five Tips to Help Teens Cope with Stress
The New York Times, 8/30/22 - Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis
TED-Ed video on how stress affects your body and BStrong Together’s tips to help manage stress
The Washington Post, 5/20/22 - We’re Ignoring a Major Culprit Behind the Teen Mental Health Crisis
The New York Times, 4/23/22 - ‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens and How to Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health
The Atlantic, 4/11/22 - 4 Reasons Why American Teens Are So Sad