In this episode, the GDS counselors welcome Maria Paredes, local clinician and owner of Three Birds Counseling. Together, the group speaks to the relationship between food, eating, and our bodies. Tune in for tips on how to notice signs of disordered eating, discuss nutrition without shame, and build healthy conversation around the dinner table!

For more information about Maria Paredes and her practice, see the website and social media handle below.

Website: https://www.threebirdscounseling.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threebirdscounseling

This week, the GDS counselors sat down with a local expert on family systems, Juan Santos of Santos Counseling. Juan and the counseling team tackled big questions about how to navigate dynamics within our homes so that we can function well and help our children thrive.

For more information about Juan Santos and his practice, see the website and social media handle below.

Website link: http://santoscounseling.com/

Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/santos_counseling/

Join the GDS Counselors and special guest Mr. Roderick Fludd, our new Dean of Campus Life, as they explore what it truly means to belong. They discuss how families can nurture belonging and the obstacles that sometimes stand in the way, offering insights valuable to us all.

In this final episode of the school year, the GDS counselors guide parents through the evolving world of children’s friendships—from the first playground pals in preschool to the complex social dynamics of high school. The conversation explores what healthy friendships look like at different ages and how parents can support positive peer relationships. The counselors also offer practical advice on knowing how much to intervene, encouraging empathy, and helping kids build strong, lasting connections.

In this episode, the GDS counselors explore the topic of achievement pressure—the intense societal and personal expectations to succeed, excel, and constantly improve. We know that students face the weight of unrealistic standards, which can lead to stress, burnout, and self-doubt, but what can we do about it? Listen in as they discuss how to redefine success (for both students and parents), recognize signs of achievement pressure at each age, and place the emphasis on being good humans.

In this episode, the GDS counselors explore the myths surrounding the popular parenting style, "gentle parenting." Spoiler alert: They all have their own thoughts and perspectives and it isn't always cut and dried! Tune in as they break down the realities of nurturing, setting boundaries, and building healthy parent-child relationships.

In the first episode of Paws and Connect, the counselors' discussion focuses on the popular book, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Bridget (Upper School Counselor), Katelyn (Middle School Counselor) and Shannon (Lower School Counselor) discuss the themes of the book from their personal and professional perspectives.

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