Many of our kids are in a constant state of stress, with expectations of peak performance at school and extracurriculars, all to get into a good college and become "successful" one day. But at what expense? I talk with cognitive neuroscientist Erin Kendall Braun, PhD about the impact stress has on our kids' learning and development, as well as the implications this pressure has had on many college students as they tried to make the leap from college student to adult.About the Guest:Erin Kendall Braun, PhD is a cognitive neuroscientist and the founder of FathomCo! She brings the rigor and creativity of the scientific process, along with specialized knowledge about how humans think, to her collaborations with visionary companies and leaders. She works with her clients to co-design solutions for education, healthcare, climate change and equity, based on how humans think and change.Connect with Erin Kendall Braun on LinkedIn.Email Erin Kendall Braun at kendall@thefathom.co.Connect with Raising Middle School Girls:Thank you for listening to the Raising Middle School Girls podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more conversations with experts designed to help you support your middle school girl, please subscribe. You can also sign up for the Raising Middle School Girls newsletter to receive tips, resources, upcoming events, and new podcast episodes designed to support you and your child.  And we want to hear from you! Let's connect on Instagram and send a DM to @RaisingMiddleSchoolGirls if you want your question answered on the podcast or have feedback on an episode. We're in this together, parents!