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In this episode of Care U, we interviewed Jordan Spicklemire and provided space for her to share the Wait Until 8th pledge. We hope you enjoy the show. 

Take the Pledge — Wait Until 8th

A new season is here, and with it comes the perfect time to pause, look back, and look ahead. In this episode of Care U, we’ll reflect on the importance of being intentional about reflecting on the new season. We invite you to reflect on your own seasons of change.

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In this episode, we dive into the powerful article "Unpacking the Grind Culture in American Teens" and explore how hustle mentality is impacting the mental health and well-being of our youth. Join us as we break down key takeaways and discuss how caregivers can support balance, rest, and resilience in the lives of the teens they care for. We hope you enjoy the episode!  

Unpacking the Grind Culture in American Teens

In our special summer episode, we are sharing some of our most recent favorite books!  It is our hope that you can check them out if you are looking to unwind, feel inspired, or simply escape into a great story. Whether you're lounging in the shade or stealing quiet moments between caregiving duties, these reads offer the perfect blend of encouragement, rest, and reflection. We hope you enjoy the episode!  

New York Public Library

Anderson Bookshop Summer Reading

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading

Brightly Summer Reading

Join us as we discuss the continuum of emotional engagement with Courtney Eddleman. We hope you enjoy the episode.

Join us as we chat with Dr. Kristine Kelly. Dr. Kelly is a Psychology professor at Western Illinois University. She shares her experiences with young adolescents in the college classroom and shares her “what we need to know” with us.  We hope you enjoy the episode.

Join us as we chat with Heather Baker. Heather is an elementary school principal, speaker and mom. She shares so many  powerful nuggets of wisdom reminding us that “your good enough is good enough.”   We hope you enjoy the episode. 

Blog:

https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/2017/04/03/can-less-than-perfect-really-be-enough/

https://www.todaysparent.com/family/parenting/good-enough-parenting/

https://medium.com/@alexandrasacks/the-good-enough-mother-ab19fd7dad06

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/full-catastrophe-parenting/202208/why-good-enough-parenting-is-better-perfection

Podcast:

https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/parenting

Stress cycle podcast:

https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-emily-and-amelia-nagoski-on-burnout-and-how-to-complete-the-stress-cycle/

Join us as we have a discussion with El Higus and Ryan Gillhouse about the importance of early literacy and oral language.  The conversation expanded to the importance of talking to the children in our care at all ages. We hope you enjoy the episode.

This episode is meant to empower caregivers with the tools, insights, and strategies to help children navigate their sophomore, junior and senior year as well as beyond high school. Whether it's academic planning, career exploration, or building essential skills, we’ll explore how caregivers can provide guidance, support decision-making, and foster confidence in their child’s journey. Tune in for advice from Chase Bushman that will help you guide your child toward a successful and fulfilling future. 

Beyond Morton High School Packet

In this episode, we dive into assessments and offer helpful tips to caregivers on how to support the children in our care with taking tests. We hope you enjoy the episode!