Anxiety and pressure rob each of us of the ability to enjoy our lives to the fullest. Adults struggle with the weight of responsibility and expectations related to their careers, marriages, and children. But what about the pressure today’s children face? 
College placement used to be the primary concern of eleventh grade students. Now global competition for college placement affects middle-school aged children in communities across America. As parents, we need to know how to help our children be resilient and find their own path to success without causing them additional stress. Renowned expert and multi-published author Michael Thompson, Ph.D. has plenty of helpful advice for parents. For more information, please see my article Release The Pressure Valve on Your Kids.
