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
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
