What does it mean to be a class clown, and why do kids play the class clown? What can parents do if they’re kids are labeled as class clowns? And how should other students deal with class clowns? That’s what we’re talking about on this week’s episode of Insights Into Teens. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 135 ”Dealing with Class Clowns”
This week we go off script a bit to deal with some issues. First we talk about a series of deadly tornados that blew through our area and actually our town in the wake of hurricane Ida. We’ll talk a bit about how scary that was and the lingering anxiety of the experience. We’ll also talk about the disruption the storms caused to everyone’s life in the area last week which prevented us from recording our show during our regularly schedule time last week.
Then we’ll talk about some of the stress and anxiety of going back to school. We’ll address the underlying anxiety and fear for our safety about in person learning during the ongoing pandemic. We’ll look at some of the stress issues about having so many advanced courses and so little time to ourselves with Marching Band.
Finally we’ll talk about concerns and unresolved issues that are causing some stress and anxiety. We’ll look at ways to tackle some of the problems, cope with those we can solve and look at what the near future holds for us and hopefully resolve some of the tensions and anxieties from the last two weeks. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 123 “Back To School Off The Cuff”
In today’s episode we’re discussing the challenges involved in motivating and keeping teens motivated. We’ll look at some of the challenges of motivation for teens and we’ll talk about some of the long term implications of a lack of motivation. Then we’ll take a look at a few motivational strategies that might prove effective in inspiring your teen. Finally we’ll talk about the 7 secrets to motivating teens before we hear Madison’s closing remarks on the subject. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 112 “Motivating Teens”
This week we look at some of the stress factors that are freaking our kids out with frenzied Back to School activities. From gathering school supplies to orienting yourself to a new school we discuss many of the things that worry teens during this time of year. We’ll talk about concerns fitting in with new students, adjusting your sleep schedule, anxiety over remembering your classes and the general expectations parents, teachers and even students place on themselves. Continue reading Insights Into Teens: Episode 32 “Back to School Stress”
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