Helping Our Kids Flourish in School

Episode Summary

In this episode, which kicks off Series 3 (“Helping Our Kids Flourish”), WGN Radio personality John Williams interviews Lisa Thompson, Community-Based Mental Health Clinician, Rosecrance, and Sheila Blanchfield, Counseling Department Chair, Loyola Academy.

Episode Notes

-The post-pandemic pressure on kids to be “up to speed” with all things school-related

-How both younger children and teens have difficulty managing their emotions

-The negative impacts of social media, including cyberbullying

-Baby steps, safe spaces, and grounding techniques

-Parents are their kids’ first teachers