Self-Conscious Feelings in Middle School - S4 E6

<p><strong>What causes self-conscious emotions in teens? <br> </strong>This week's hosts, Connor and Sparsh, talk with classmates Grace and Amanda. The 8th graders examine self-consciousness, focusing on the stress of embarrassment and what affects internal self-talk throughout middle school. Specifics include perceptions of ourselves, grades in school, lying or showing off, social image, popularity,&nbsp;and how environment can alter personality.</p> <p><strong>RESOURCES<br> Students:<br> </strong><a href="https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/self-esteem.html" target="_blank">How Can I Improve My Self-Esteem?</a><br> <a href="https://divethru.com/self-confidence-and-self-esteem/" target="_blank">Steps to Building Confidence</a></p> <p><strong>Parents:<br> </strong><a href="https://www.nymetroparents.com/article/how-to-help-your-teen-overcome-self-consciousness" target="_blank">How to Help Your Teen Overcome Self-Consciousness</a><br> <a href="https://www.verywellfamily.com/essential-strategies-for-raising-a-confident-teen-2611002" target="_blank">Raising a Confident Teen</a></p> <p>Tune in next week for a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.</p> <p>Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: <a href="http://lifeisthefuture.com/">LifeIsTheFuture.com</a></p>