This is a must-listen if you are the parent of a preteen or teen girl and want to help her manage stress, self-esteem, relationships, academics and more!   Our guest is Katie Burns of Katie Burns Wellness. She is a middle school counselor, certified wellness coach, yoga and meditation instructor. She is helping preteen and teen girls develop the confidence and mindset they need to be successful, as well as helping parents learn how to support their daughters. Katie is also the mother of twin teens. Katie has been working in education for over 15 years as both a teacher and counselor. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, she began to think about things differently. She personally changed the way she interacted with stress and overwhelm. Now she teaches girls how to face challenges in their lives using the same tools that helped her – mindfulness, organization, calming strategies, breathing techniques, yoga and changing negative self-talk. We learn: Changing the way we talk to ourselves is key to managing stress and building self-esteem Taking small moments of mindfulness throughout the day can have a significant impact on mental well-being Social media can contribute to feelings of comparison and inadequacy in teen girls and what to do about it Prioritizing rest and self-care is essential for productivity and overall well-being Parents should prioritize self-care and model healthy behaviors for their teen girls Setting boundaries with technology and encouraging teens to create their own schedules can help improve overall wellness Supporting teens in managing stress and anxiety is crucial for academic success Building a strong parent-child connection and fostering open communication is essential for guiding teens through challenges Promoting self-compassion and positive self-talk can help teens develop a healthy mindset Connect with Katie: https://www.instagram.com/katieburnswellness/ https://www.facebook.com/katieburnswellness https://katieburnswellness.com/ Visit Katie’s web site for a complimentary coaching call. Thank you for listening to our show. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a review and subscribe. It will allow us to continue to bring more episodes your way! Kristin and Raquel [email protected]  https://www.instagram.com/functionalmomspodcast