In this episode of 30 Minutes with NKWEN Baptist Hospital on CBC Radio FM 97.2, host Ambe Fabrice leads a insightful discussion on navigating the financial, psychological, and social pressures of back-to-school resumption for the upcoming academic year.

Key Highlights

• Defining Resumption Pressure: A breakdown of how school resumption impacts parents, students, guardians, teachers, and the broader community through financial stress and unmet expectations.
• Addressing Financial Strain & Modern Trends: Insights into the economic realities facing families, increased school demands, and the peer pressure students feel regarding trending designer brands.
• Budgeting and Contentment: Strategies for parents and children to communicate openly about realistic household budgets, reuse functional school supplies, and prioritize essential needs over wants.
• Psychological and Academic Preparation: Advice on helping students navigate emotional shifts before school starts, maintain self-esteem, and focus on personal dedication to learning rather than school prestige or social comparison.

Featured Guests

• Mrs. Achu Florence : Social Worker at NKwen Baptist Hospital
• Father Kenneth Awa: Former Parish Priest of Our Lady of Fatima Parish

Production Team

• Host: Ambey Fabrice
• Technical Assistant: Njang Solomon
• Station: CBC Radio FM 97.2