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Podcast: No More 'Good Girl'
Episode: Why I Don't Put Pressure On My Kids To Get straight A's In School
Description: Welcome back to another episode of the Braving the Mountain Podcast. Today, Amanda shares her perspective on parenting. Discover why she consciously chooses not to pressure her kids to achieve straight A's in school. She shares her reasons for questioning the traditional idea of academic excellence and opens up about her thoughts and feelings on how the public school system can set unrealistic expectations for kids, leading to anxiety, stress, and mental health issues even later in life. Amanda talks about the value of understanding each child's strengths and interests. She supports letting kids focus...