Podcast #114: Perfection or Pressure

Podcast #114: Perfection or Pressure

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Kids today face intense pressure to perform—on the field, in the classroom, and in their social lives. But when does normal performance stress become something more?

In this episode, Jennifer Licate, school counselor and award-winning children’s book author, joins us to explore how parents, teachers, and coaches can identify when stress turns into anxiety. With over a decade of experience supporting children, Jennifer shares practical strategies for helping kids build resilience, confidence, and healthy coping skills.

Whether it’s a big game, a major test, or everyday social challenges, this episode offers tools to help children manage stress, thrive under pressure, and develop the skills they need to grow emotionally and academically.

About the author

Miriam Conner is the voice behind aParently Speaking, the podcast from Northeast Ohio Parent where parenting gets honest, insightful, and fun. She brings 28 years of teaching experience—from middle school to college—and a master’s degree in education to the table. A proud Northeast Ohio native, Miriam lives there with her husband and their three kids, who provide plenty of inspiration (and material) for her episodes.

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