Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers
Kids & Family
We want kids to be the best version of themselves, meaning that we often push them to their limits. We stack on extracurriculars to buff up their college apps, add in SAT classes, and sign them up for private lessons to make sure they’re the best flute player in the orchestra. Kids only have so much time to make the most of themselves, so they should spend every last moment studying, practicing, and bettering themselves…right?
But what happens when kids suddenly find themselves burnt out? What if with a crazy schedule, they’re not able to focus on their homework or pull out the sheet music as enthusiastically as they did before? Even though we have the best intentions, we can sometimes push our teens (and ourselves) too far past what’s healthy–and create not only exhaustion, but a lack of productivity, creativity, and imagination.
That’s why, in today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of doing nothing! We’re joined by Alex Pang, author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less. Alex is the owner of the consulting company Strategy and Rest, which works with companies and individuals to create maximum productivity with shorter workdays! He’s a visiting scholar at Stanford, and the author of three other books about productivity and cognition.
In this week’s episode, we talk all about the importance of taking restful breaks, and the psychological benefits of doing nothing! Plus how teens can benefit from non-work activities like sports, napping, and even playing video games!
Ep 254: Life Skills for Connecting with Others
Ep 253: How to Clean Up a Mental Mess
Ep 252: Feeling Blah? Recapture Life's Highs
Ep 251: Shaping Identity with Values
Ep 250: Homeschool vs Traditional School
Ep 249: The Keys to Instilling Confidence
Ep 248: What Would Gen-Z Do?
Ep 247: The Surprising Benefits of an Idle Summer
Ep 246: What to Say to Get Your Way
Ep 245: The Dyslexic Advantage
Ep 244: Financial Habits for Savvy Teens
Ep 243: Raising Brave Teens
Ep 242: What Kind of Parent Do You Want to Be?
Ep 241: Lonely? Master the Art of Social Gatherings
Ep 240: The Perfectionist’s Guide to Parenting
Ep 239: How to Be A Drama Free Family
Ep 238: The Advantages of Being a Beginner
Ep 237: Visible and Invisible Differences
Ep 236: Navigating the Tween Years
Ep 235: The Hidden Power of High Sensitivity
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