On Your Radar
A Podcast For Mind Body & Spirit. On Your Radar is a series that explores the complexities of substance use and mental health issues. Hosted by New York Times best-selling author, Tom Farley, On Your Radar welcomes an enlightening lineup of interesting guests and their stories.
On Your Radar
Helping Our Kids Flourish in School
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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
