Episode 8: Are We Raising Anxious Kids? (Catherine Cheek)
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In this episode, psychologist Catherine Cheek discusses the systemic and psychological pressures facing modern parents and their children, focusing on anxiety and resilience.
(00:00:00) Introduction: Meeting Psychologist Catherine Cheek (00:01:16) Our Turn for a Tantrum (00:04:30) Macro Trends: The Mental Health Crisis Since 2010 (00:05:50) Analyzing The Anxious Generation: Overprotection vs. The Virtual World (00:07:25) Red Flags: When to Seek Professional Help for Your Child (00:12:12) Experience Blockers: Why We Under-protect in the Virtual World (00:16:04) Discovery Mode vs. Defense Mode: Raising Resilient Kids (00:21:12) The Driver’s License Dilemma: Why Teens Are Staying Home (00:23:45) The 1990s Shift: Cable News and the Rise of "Stranger Danger" (00:27:50) The Comparison Trap: Social Media’s Impact on Moms (00:30:05) What We’re Doing Right: Destigmatizing Mental Health (00:32:55) Parenting "Schools": Gentle Parenting & Sturdy Leadership (00:41:08) Raising Grateful Kids: Building the "Gratitude Algorithm" (00:47:15) Micro-Habit: The Power of a 5-Minute Meditation (00:50:10) Advice from a "Launched" Mom: Letting Go of Self-Imposed Guilt (00:52:59) Listener Q&A: School Assessments vs. Private Evaluations (00:56:54) Cheat Codes: The Shared Family Calendar In this episode of Breakroom Mom , we go beyond the typical "mom guilt" conversation. I’m…
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Guest: Catherine Cheek
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