Raising Resilient Kids: Mental Health, Youth Sports, and Parenting in the Digital Age | Jessica Decker, LPCC

Dr. Pamela Mehta, orthopedic surgeon and mom of three, sits down with licensed counselor Jessica Decker to tackle the complex world of raising resilient kids in today’s high-pressure environment. From the competitive grind of youth sports to the digital realities of screen time and social comparison, they explore how parents can support emotional growth while fostering confidence and well-being. Key Topics: 1. The Pressure Cooker of Youth Sports - The rise of competitive youth athletics - Parental expectations and performance anxiety - Balancing passion and mental health 2. Screen Time and Social Connection - The impact of digital devices on young minds - Comparison culture and mental health - Building meaningful offline communities 3. Resilience and Emotional Growth - Understanding children's emotional landscapes - Creating safe spaces for vulnerability - Helping kids develop inner strength 4. Navigating Injuries and Setbacks  - Emotional impact of sports-related challenges - The importance of grief and processing - Reframing setbacks as opportunities for growth If you haven’t already, please rate, review, and follow the podcast to be notified of new episodes every Thursday. Plus, be sure to follow along on Instagram @dr.pamelamehta,⁠⁠⁠⁠ check out Dr. Mehta’s YouTube channel, and if you're interested in becoming a patient, check out Resilience Orthopedics. Join the Learn at Pinnacle app ⁠to earn FREE CE Credit for listening to this episode!  This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network! Learn more about Pinnacle at learnatpinnacle.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices