Are We Putting Too Much Pressure on Our Kids? | The Truth About SAT Prep, College Admissions & Academic Stress

Is your family feeling overwhelmed by grades, test scores, college admissions, and the pressure to keep up?In this episode of Moms, Moguls & Mayhem, Lauren Piccirillo and Courtenay Hall sit down with veteran educators Liz Kraemer and JoAnn Hill, co-founders of Capitol Teachers, for an honest conversation about what students—and parents—are really facing today.With more than 17 years of classroom experience each, Liz and JoAnn share practical advice and insider knowledge on:The truth about “SAT-optional” collegesHow many hours of SAT prep actually make a differenceHow the new digital adaptive SAT worksThe growing anxiety, comparison, and competition students experienceHow parents can support their children without adding more pressureLauren also shares the personal “lock-in” moment that transformed her own son’s approach to school and helped change his mindset.Whether you’re raising an elementary school student, a middle schooler, or a teenager preparing for college, this episode is filled with actionable advice, reassurance, and real-world insights that every parent needs to hear.🎧 Subscribe to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem for honest conversations about motherhood, parenting, entrepreneurship, marriage, and navigating the beautiful chaos of life.Follow us: Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhemIf this episode helped you, please leave a review and share it with another parent who could use the encouragement. Thanks for listening to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem!Hosted by Lauren Piccirillo & Courtenay Hall Funny. Relatable. Real. Conversations about motherhood, ambition, and everything in between. Follow us:Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhemLauren: @laurenpiccirilloCourtenay: @courtenayhall Join our community of powerhouse moms and founders — share your thoughts, tag us, and leave a review so we can shout you out on next week’s episode! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube#MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #FemaleFounders #PodcastCommunity