Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane, Cathy Cioth
Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth
Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth
Sending Your Struggling Kid Off To College?, with Cathy Cioth
Thursday 21st August 2025
Explore college options for teens with mental health challenges. Gain insights from Brenda Zane and Cathy Cioth on supporting struggling students.
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Brenda Zane
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Episode Overview
- College isn't always the best option for struggling teens.
- Alternative paths like community college can be beneficial.
- Substance abuse and mental health are critical issues for young adults.
- Setting clear expectations can aid in decision making.
- Long-term perspective helps in dealing with current challenges.
Perspective is everything. A few years down the road, this is not going to feel as overwhelming as it does today.
In this insightful episode of Hopestream, Brenda Zane welcomes back Cathy Cioth to discuss the complex choices parents face when sending their struggling teens to college. The episode delves into the challenges that arise when traditional four-year universities may not be the best fit for students dealing with substance use and mental health issues. Brenda, drawing from her personal experiences, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing healthy relationships and personal well-being over societal expectations.
Cathy shares her stories of resilience and offers a hopeful perspective for parents whose children are navigating these difficult paths. The conversation touches on the pressures parents feel to push their kids towards higher education, and the relief that can come from choosing alternative routes such as community colleges or taking a gap year. Brenda and Cathy highlight the potency of substances like THC and Fentanyl in today's environments, stressing the need for vigilant parental support.
Listeners are encouraged to consider the long-term impacts of their decisions and to focus on setting clear expectations with their children about what they are willing to support concerning college education. Brenda advocates for the value of community support, offering resources through Hopestream Community, a private network for mothers and female caregivers. The episode concludes with a reminder that perspective is key and that a few years down the road, the overwhelming decisions parents face may not seem as daunting.
Cathy and Brenda leave listeners with encouragement and resources, including a free ebook, "Worried Sick," to aid parents in fostering healthier relationships with their children amidst substance use challenges. For more resources, episode transcripts, and show notes, visit hopestreamcommunity.org. Embrace the support of the community and find hope in what may feel like helpless situations.