Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
Are you worried about your teen’s anxiety, screen time, or emotional distance? You’re not alone. Get on Their Turf is the parenting podcast that helps you support your child’s mental health and build lasting connection. I’m Dr. Suzanne Simpson, teacher and researcher with 3 decades of experience, and biweekly I share expert interviews, parenting strategies, and real stories from my work in classrooms and a youth psychiatric unit. Episodes explore teen anxiety, depression, screen time struggles, listening without fixing, and spotting early warning signs of stress or crisis. Let’s raise kids who feel safe, seen, and heard—because connection changes everything.
Get on Their Turf with Dr. Suzanne Simpson
Why High-Achieving Kids Are Burnt Out, How Parents Can Support Teens Without Pressure
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Parents of high-achieving teens are seeing more anxiety, burnout, and pressure than ever before. If your child is doing well on the outside but struggling underneath, this episode will help you understand why.
In this conversation, Dr. Suzanne Simpson sits down with her former student, now 23, to explore the hidden pressure behind achievement culture and what it actually feels like to grow up as a high-achieving, perfectionistic teen.
You will hear directly from a young adult who lived it, from striving for top universities to realising how deeply her self-worth became tied to grades, performance, and external validation.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Why high-achieving teens often feel constant pressure, even without parents intending it
• How praise and expectations can quietly lead to anxiety and burnout
• The difference between supporting your teen and unintentionally pressuring them
• What teens actually need from parents when they are struggling
• How to build connection so your child feels valued beyond achievement
This episode will help you shift from focusing on performance to understanding your child as a whole person, so you can support their well-being without adding more pressure.
If you have ever wondered how to help a stressed or perfectionistic teen, this conversation will give you insight you may not hear anywhere else.
Follow Get on Their Turf for more research-based strategies to support your teen’s mental health and strengthen your connection.
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