When a school year begins, students are dealing with new classes, sports and other school-related activities. Most students will also face the challenges of peer pressure. Psychologist Brett Laursen, PhD, talks about the science behind peer pressure and what parents can do to help their kids.
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Aug 19
Encore: The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD
Are you a sports superfan? Or do you wonder what’s driving the superfans in your life? Daniel Wann, PhD, of Murray State University, talks about why being a fan is usually good for people’s mental health, how they choose the teams they root for, why some are fair-weather fans whi ... Show More
41m 35s
Aug 12
Encore: Why psychopathy is more common than you think, with Abigail Marsh, PhD
Most of us think we know what a psychopath looks like. The word brings to mind images of horror movies and criminals. But psychopathy is far more common than most people realize, and actually hard to recognize in other people. Abigail Marsh, PhD, of Georgetown University, discuss ... Show More
43m 57s
Aug 5
Encore: How living with secrets can harm you, with Michael Slepian, PhD
We all keep secrets—on average, people have about 13 secrets at any one time, five of which they have never told another person. Psychologist Michael Slepian, PhD, of Columbia Business School, talks about what types of secrets people keep, why keeping a secret bottled up inside c ... Show More
24m 40s
Feb 2023
Myths About Peer Pressure: Raising Kids Who Resist the Pressure
Peer pressure is a quintessential part of teenage life — the need to fit in, to have friends, and to avoid conflict. Phyllis Fagell joins us to share strategies to encourage kids to think and act for themselves. In this episode, we talk about… The difference between peer pressure ... Show More
38m 15s
Sep 2024
Back To School with Rateel
It's time to shift gears and get ready for the school year ahead. We know the thought of school, homework, and trying to balance everything can feel overwhelming—it’s a lot to handle! But don’t worry, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, feeling stressed about tests, school pr ... Show More
58 m
Aug 2024
69 | HOW to Speak Confidently During CLASS Presentations
Hey, Sis! The school year has started back up and that can bring along excitement and anticipation for what the year holds ahead, but it can also bring with it anxiety over meeting new classmates, teachers/professors, and having to give presentations in front of your classes. 🫠 ... Show More
8m 2s
May 2020
School Anxiety, Staying Motivated & How We Study for Tests
This week, we’re talking about something no one really likes but unfortunately we all have to deal with… school. First, we discuss past school experiences and what it was like hopping from various elementary, middle and high schools throughout our lives. We talk about managing ac ... Show More
37m 3s
Aug 2022
119. Ten Tips to Crush Your First Semester (R)
<p>It’s that time of year again – summer days are growing shorter, your friends are trying to fit in one last trip to the beach, and the backpack aisle at Target is about to be cleared out to make way for the Halloween costumes. Yes, it’s back-to-school time. From toddlers to tee ... Show More
47m 38s