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From kindergarten applications to college essays, academic pressure starts early and only gets more intense. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie get real about the emotional roller coaster of school stress. From NYC’s test-in school system to AP classes, SAT anxiety, and "study hacks" that don’t always hack it, they break down what students are really dealing with and how parents can help without hovering.

🎓 What you’ll learn:
✔️ How early academic pressure is impacting kids’ mental health
✔️ Study strategies that actually work (and which don’t)
✔️ A real-time look at how different learning styles play out
✔️ What to say—and not say—to your kid before a big test
✔️ How to balance support vs. smothering (we’re looking at you, car ride quizzes)

Whether you’re a parent trying to be a safe space, or a student who just wants a break from the pressure, this episode is for you.

✨ Share your best study tip or school stress moment with us on Instagram at @i.get.it.from.mymom. And if you found this helpful, like, follow and share this episode and others from this podcast with other parents and kids who will benefit.

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Likes, Filters & FOMO: What Social Media Is Really Doing to Our Kids

Episode Summary:
Social media has become more than just apps and scrolling—it's where kids form their identities, build friendships, and (sometimes) lose their sense of self. In this episode of I Get It From My Mom, Elissa, Ava, and Maggie dig into the real impact platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and even Threads have on tweens and teens.

Inspired by the Netflix documentary Adolescence, this candid conversation covers:
✅ When kids should get social media and how parents can prepare them
✅ Why likes, comments, and views can feel like self-worth
✅ How filters and comparison culture distort reality (even for adults)
✅ What cyberbullying can look like today and how to talk about it
✅ How to build real friendships in a world that feels curated

Whether you're raising kids in this digital era or trying to understand your own screen habits, this episode is packed with stories, perspectives, and some honest reflections—no filters included.

Takeaways & Challenges:
📌 Normalize open conversations about what kids are seeing and feeling online
📌 Help teens understand the difference between “real life” and the highlight reel
📌 Encourage mindful posting, boundary-setting, and digital detoxes
📌 Remind them—and yourself—that likes ≠ love

Connect With Us:
Follow our journey and join the conversation:
📸 Podcast Instagram: @i.get.it.from.mymom
🎥 Ava’s TikTok (college life, dorm hacks & real talk): @avamorgan.klein
🧵 Elissa’s Threads (parenting thoughts & unfiltered takes): @elissaaryn

🎧 Hit play, share with a parent or teen you love, and tell us—what’s your relationship with social media right now?

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Episode 8: Maggie's Sweet 16: Navigating Babyhood, Childhood, Teen Years, and What’s Next

In this very special episode of I Get It From My Mom, we’re celebrating Maggie’s Sweet 16—with lots of laughs and memories.

Elissa, Ava, and Maggie take a heartfelt (and hilarious) walk down memory lane, from Maggie’s early baby years, through the middle school challenges of COVID, to the confident, independent young woman she is today. We talk about:

✅ What Maggie was like as a baby, toddler, and little kid
✅ How COVID shaped her middle school years and friendships
✅ Finding independence in high school and building her own identity
✅ A fun Q&A about Maggie’s dreams for college, career, and family
✅ Big lessons for parents and teens about growing up, supporting each other, and celebrating milestones

Whether you’re a parent raising a teenager, a teen navigating growing pains, or just someone who loves a good coming-of-age story, this episode will make you smile—and maybe tear up a little too.

🎧 Listen now and help us wish Maggie the happiest Sweet 16!

Takeaways:

📌 Parents—don’t wait for birthdays to tell your kids how proud you are.
📌 Teens—your path is your own. You get to write your story, one chapter at a time.
📌 Everyone—celebrate the people you love loudly, often, and with chocolate cake.

👉 Follow us on Instagram @i.get.it.from.mymom and share your favorite memories from your 16th year!