From Peer Pressure to Personal Power: Mentorship for Social-Emotional Growth
Academics aren’t the only thing keeping parents up at night. Many worry just as much about their child’s confidence, friendships, and ability to bounce back when life gets hard. Between peer pressure, online drama, and the ups and downs of adolescence, the social-emotional journey can feel like the toughest part of growing up.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Join Jules—who began as a Curious Cardinals mentor at Northwestern and now supports our community full-time—along with accomplished Curious Cardinals mentors who’ve helped students build resilience, confidence, and leadership skills. In this one-hour panel, they’ll share the lessons they wish they had as teens, offering strategies parents can put into practice right away.
Meet the Mentors:
Nailah — Stanford student who grew up in a small Texas town, balancing academics, varsity sports, music, and tutoring younger students. She mentors teens in building confidence, managing stress, and pursuing ambitions without burnout.
Creed — Yale senior who navigated social challenges as a queer student in a conservative community. He helps students handle peer pressure, build resilience, and cultivate a strong sense of belonging.
Liz — Stanford graduate who explored multiple research paths in science while mentoring high school students. She guides teens to embrace curiosity, gain self-confidence, and turn their passions into personal growth and leadership.
You’ll walk away with:
Tools to help your teen handle peer pressure, social setbacks, and online challenges.
Practical techniques for strengthening resilience, emotional regulation, and self-confidence.
Insights from relatable mentors who’ve turned their own struggles into growth.
Ways to help your child build leadership, collaboration, and self-awareness that last beyond high school.
This event is for parents who want:
Their child to thrive socially and emotionally, not just academically.
Actionable strategies to support confidence and resilience at home.
Guidance from relatable role models who’ve been in their teen’s shoes.
At Curious Cardinals, our mentors aren’t just teachers—they’re near-peer role models. They guide students to model healthy behaviors, navigate complex social dynamics, and build the skills schools often overlook.
See what’s possible:
A shy teen finds their voice and steps into leadership.
A child overwhelmed by peer pressure learns to stand strong.
Students grow into confident, empathetic leaders—ready for whatever comes next.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today and learn how mentorship can help your child thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.