Podcasts about middle school years

For new parents and early years educators, there's a wealth of guidance and support for how to understand what's happening for our babies and toddlers, but when it comes to the stories we tell about adolescence, an equally important period of significant change, sometimes it's more just get your head down and get through it! As millions of young people make the big transition to Middle School, I was very curious to learn from one of the real experts, not only of the patterns of change and development at this time, but also of how to create educational environments that really take these young people seriously!  Chris Balme is an education leader, writer, and school founder, passionate about helping young people discover more of their human potential. He is the author of Finding the Magic in Middle School: Tapping Into the Power and Potential of the Middle School Years, which was published in 2022.  Chris currently serves as Founding Principal at Hakuba International School. He is also the Founder & Director of Argonaut, an online advisory program for middle schoolers around the world. Prior to this, Chris co-founded and served as Head of School at Millennium School, a highly successful lab school in San Francisco. Chris has received the Ashoka Fellowship as a leading changemaker in education, and regularly speaks, trains, and writes for parents and teachers around the world. For more, see Chris's newsletter, Growing Wiser. Social Links LinkedIn: @chris-balme - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbalme/ Instagram: @chrisbalme - https://www.instagram.com/chrisbalme/ 

Tanner, Shaun & Tyler talk about middle school years.

Ooh, I have some fun during this week's solo show... If I could go back to parenting my kids through middle school I would take my own advice and do it differently. The beauty of hindsight. Lucky for YOU I am sharing all of my thoughts around parenting during middle school years today on the show! Find the full show notes and info about sponsors at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/Eps-484-the-real-work-of-parenting-during-the-middle-school-years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine discovering that your child could have been stacking up scholarship offers since kindergarten, but you were none the wiser. That's the reality Denise Thomas, an expert in education finance, unpacks on our latest episode. Together, we dissect the long-held myths around college funding, revealing how early preparation and development of communication skills can set children on a path to funding their college careers.Denise takes us through a treasure trove of scholarship strategies that extend beyond the conventional wisdom of waiting until high school. Did you know a doodle could start your kindergartener on the road to a scholarship? Or that passion in extracurricular activities could be just as pivotal as academic prowess in securing college funds? This conversation is a rallying cry for parents to get proactive. Tune in as we equip parents and students with the insights they need to navigate the financial maze of higher education and claim the gift of financial freedom.Connect with DeniseLearn more about her philosophy at Get Ahead of the Class. Download the free Ebook, Are You Wasting the Middle School Years? And check out this free checklist for scholarship secrets!  Get a free mini lesson plus 52 prompts so your kids can practice every week here!Thanks for Listening to Speak Out, Stand OutLike what you hear? We would love if you would rate and review our podcast so it can reach more families. Also - grab our free mini lesson on impromptu speaking here. This is ideal for kids ages 6+.Interested in checking out our Public Speaking & Debate courses? Find more here!

Start the free Solution-Focused  3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge   Today, we are talking to Louise Hajjar Diamond, who gives us guidance about how to help kids thrive in their tween and early teen years when they are in middle school.     Louise Hajjar Diamond has been a school counselor since 1990 in Florida. She earned a master's degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a bachelor's in Psychology from Florida State University. She counsels students, parents, faculty members, and administrators on issues of student adjustment, mental health, and motivational behavior. She has also served as the exceptional student education coordinator for her students.  Her experience in school counseling, child development, and education has led her to write dozens of articles for parenting and professional publications for over twenty years. She is the author of the parenting book Creating the Balance: Parenting Through the Middle School Years  Link  https://linktr.ee/louisediamond?fbclid=PAAabmLX9ZA7yNAIN982nIwllMb9929saiN8Ol4vkyRgbC_2-dVM8ne9JoS9Q_aem_AW5S1SFsgkHCss5lcqWi7wVlmmjiBBNKgHmKsZz80pQuE-jdC9XBLcOlGTq_eaisWdc   Website www.LouiseHajjarDiamond.com  Instagram for counselors and educators @school_counseling_balance  Instagram for parents @middleschoolparenting Facebook:  Louise Diamond Teacher Pay Teachers Store: School Counseling Balance https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/School-Counseling-Balance     TEDx: How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Conversation Navigation: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=yjmvP0oJDMDAsxW- Instagram: Cher Kretz The Focused Mindset Podcast Patreon Tip Jar:  Your generous support helps me create more free resources and keep this podcast going strong. Thank you. https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/products/tips-4-cher   Thank you for listening. You have my permission to share this episode on social media. Until next time, Live solution-focused! Cher Kretz cherkretz.com

By the time children enter middle school, their march toward independence is well underway. It can be a confusing time. Jim Daly shares how kids and parents can survive the middle school years.   Support Family Ministry   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In this episode of the "Dads with Daughters" podcast, host Christopher Lewis emphasizes the importance of fathers supporting and guiding their daughters to become strong, independent women. He shares his own journey as a father of two daughters and his motivation behind creating this podcast - to learn from others and help dads navigate the challenges of fatherhood together. Christopher introduces his guest, Rodney White, a father of three from Kansas, including two daughters. Rodney discusses his initial apprehension when he found out he was going to be a father to a daughter, particularly due to his lack of experience raising girls. However, he highlights the value of adapting and learning from the journey. One of Rodney's biggest fears in raising a daughter is helping her navigate the challenges of the middle school years, where girls often face insecurity and peer pressure. He emphasizes the importance of building his daughter's self-confidence and self-worth through individual activities that challenge her and allow her to develop resilience. Christopher and Rodney discuss the balance between work and family life, with Rodney expressing his commitment to making time for his kids despite potential career sacrifices. He shares how he prioritizes spending quality time with his daughters, supporting their interests, and being present in their lives. They delve into the challenges of letting children fail and learn from their mistakes, which can be difficult for parents who want to protect them. Rodney acknowledges that allowing his daughter to experience consequences is essential for her growth and development. The conversation also explores what it means to be a "girl dad." Rodney reflects on how being a father to a daughter involves setting an example, providing support, and helping her navigate a world that can sometimes be challenging for girls. Rodney emphasizes the parallels between parenting and sports, particularly the importance of instilling a strong work ethic and teaching children to handle success and failure gracefully. He believes that these lessons from sports can translate into valuable life skills. The episode concludes with a discussion of the joy that comes from hearing positive feedback about your children's behavior and character from others, reinforcing the importance of raising good people in a sometimes challenging world. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast, we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual, and most are figuring it out as they go along. The Fatherhood Insider is full of valuable resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, interactive forum, step-by-step roadmaps, and more you will engage and learn with experts but more importantly with dads like you. So check it out today! TRANSCRIPT Christopher Lewis [00:00:06]: Welcome to dads with daughters. In this show, we spotlight dads resources and more to help you be the best dad you can be. Welcome back to the Dads with Daughters podcast, where we bring you guests to be active participants in your daughter's lives, raising them to be strong, independent women. Really excited to have you back again this week, and as always, I love being on this journey with you. You know, I'm a father of two daughters and this podcast was created somewhat cathartically to be able to learn from all of you, but also to help you in this journey that you're on, because all of us are on an individual journey, but we don't have to be on this journey alone. We have so many other dads around us that have gone through this, that are going through this, and we can support each other and learn from each other. And that's what this podcast is all about. It's all about the fact that you don't have to do it alone. Christopher Lewis [00:01:03]: You don't have to go it alone. You can talk to people around you, but you can also listen to people and listen to their experiences, take things that work and incorporate them into your own lives. Every week I have a great opportunity to be able to sit down and talk to different guests, different dads that come from many different walks of life but are doing fatherhood in a little bit different way. And they are able to share with all of us the journey that they've been on, the things that have worked, maybe things that haven't worked, and help all of us to be able to do what we can do, to be able to be the best dads that we want to be and that we can be. This week, we've got another great guest with us. Rodney White is with us today and Rodney is from Kansas. He has three kids. He has two daughters and a son. And I'm really excited to be able to talk with him today, to have him here and to learn from his experiences. Rodney, thanks so much for being here today.  Rodney White Yeah, thanks for having me. I really appreciate it. It's my pleasure having you here today. Christopher Lewis I love being able to talk to different dads, and one of the first things I love doing when I have these conversations is to turn the clock back in time. And I'm going to turn it back a few years back to that first moment, that first moment when you found out that you were going to be a father to a daughter. What was going through your head? Rodney White [00:02:29]: Well, to be quite honest with you, I'll never forget the day. And the reason why is because I was a father of a son first. And I say that because my son, which I love him to death, 15 years old at the time, was, I believe, three, maybe four at the time, and was a lot. Let's just say when my youngest daughter was born, she wasn't something that we had planned and so we were a little freaked out. The reason I say that is because my oldest daughter so I have three kids. My oldest daughter's 22. I adopted her when she was at the age of seven. So I never really had that first through seven years. And my son was a lot like I said, and he was a boy and he is a boy and he's just 100% boy and go, go. Rodney White [00:03:03]: And be honest with you, my wife and I were like, I don't know if we can do this. I don't know if we can survive a second one. Obviously being as young as we were and knowing what I know now, we were going to be okay. And we figured out but knowing that we were having a daughter, I didn't know what to think. And the reason I didn't know what to think is because the youngest of four boys, so I grew up with no sisters a mother, but my mother was more the father figure. She was the disciplinarian and all of that. So I was honestly I was freaked out because I didn't know what to do. And what I mean by that is hair right now she's twelve years old. Rodney White [00:03:35]: So I'm going through some changes there. All of those things were running through my head like I have no idea how to raise girl. And so yeah, freaked me out for a little bit and quickly just settled in and realized that it's a new opportunity and we were going to learn. So yeah, I mean, obviously excited but scared to death because I was the youngest of four boys and I had no idea what I was doing. Christopher Lewis Really understand that. I have heard that so many times from so many dads that you walk in and there's definitely some fear there. And I hear it a lot with the dads that I talk to that have daughters that there is some fear. What would you say has been your biggest fear in raising a daughter? Rodney White My biggest fear, to be quite honest with you, is now I really didn't have any fear with my youngest because it was so easy to be honest with you. And I say that not the girls are easy to raise, but I always say if we would have had her first, would have had 15 more. My biggest fear is probably right now she's going into the middle school world. And I have one that went to the high school world that didn't have the greatest experience in the world. And to be honest with you, just that world of insecurity that girls come into, not that guys don't and boys don't have it. That middle school world is just so brutal and I think it's so life changing. My biggest fear is navigating her through that to make sure she comes out with self confidence and makes the right decisions and all of those, but from zero to twelve, there was no fear. I mean, she's been awesome, but this has always been my fears getting to this age. And we're here right now. Christopher Lewis [00:05:01]: Talk to me about that, because like you said, you want to build her self confidence, you want to safeguard her as she's going through that middle school process. What have you or are you doing to be able to not only prepare yourself, but helping your daughter to prepare for the reality that is middle school? Rodney White Yeah, so really the only thing that I can say, I mean, I had a really good friend of mine that was an MMA and boxing coach, and sports has always been a passion of mine. That's where my foundation raises. And I had my son in boxing and just training, nothing crazy, wasn't actually participating in fights, but what I noticed and what my friend told me was individual sports. And I say sports because that's where the world I live into. It could be anything individual. If it's learning an instrument, if it's doing something that's really hard by yourself that you have to get better at by doing it consistently raises self confidence. So I think that's what I've done is try from five years old on up, is try to build her self confidence, self worth, in something that going through hard things. We talk about that all the time. We can do hard things. And understanding that she is much more than what the world's getting ready to tell her that she is. So we just try to do single activities. If it was gymnastics, if it's singing, she's done musical things like that. Just try to do things to really build her up and let her know that she can do anything. And that sounds so cliche. You can do anything you want. Rodney White [00:06:21]: You really can. But I wanted her to be able to do that outside of a screen, outside of a phone, outside of an iPad, and something that she had to fail at. Because I don't think as parents, we let our kids fail enough and then let her build her up and give her support and let her see that, man, that was hard. But look how much better I am now, because I think that's the confidence builder. Going into middle school, when you feel like you know yourself and you know that you're struggling in math and somebody says something or whatever the case may be, you already know that work side. So we just try to create work ethic, I think, and just some of that inner strength, it definitely does. And I think that you definitely have to do that and you have to adjust along the way as you see how your child is thriving or is struggling, and you adjust as they go through the experience. And you have to just have open dialogues about what's going on. Rodney White [00:07:13]: Sometimes that's easier said than done, especially as they get into those teenage years and would rather be in their rooms than sometimes talking to mom and dad. But that being said, if you have created the environment for a child to know that you're there, to know that you're willing to help and be there, you know that they're going to come to you if and when they need that as well. And that's one of the cool things I like. Again, I'll go to the sports side because that's the world we live in. But we did it last night. We went to pitching lessons and it wasn't about the pitching lesson. I actually told this to my wife. It's not about the pitching lesson. It's not about going and getting better at the sport, which we tried to do, and we put it with the right people. But I had a 35 minutes car ride with my twelve year old on the way there and I had a 35 minutes car ride after endorphins were already flowing, so she was more talkative on the way home. We got an hour and ten minutes to sing Taylor Swift or Me Poke fun at Taylor Swift or have fun or hear about her school day and all of those things. And she couldn't open up a package of fruit snacks at lunch and she told me all about that. So that to mean that was worth every bit of it. So just trying to do that, I get that time, and I think that's so important. I know that you are a busy guy. You work full time and you're raising two kids still in the house. Christopher Lewis [00:08:31]: Talk to me about balance and how you balance what you're doing on a daily basis and how you're balancing that with being engaged with your kids. Rodney White Yeah, it's really hard. I don't know that I do a really good job at it, to be honest with you. One of the struggles that I have is not going all in. And I say that because when we go, I always tell them, I don't care what you do, we're going to go do it. Well, I told you my son Box, my oldest daughter, she played basketball for a little bit and then my youngest daughter played softball and then she did musicals. So whatever we're going to do, we're going to do it at 100%. I'm going to go find you the best people and we're going to put you around it. We're going to go try to be really good at it. The hardest part for me is making sure that I've still got time at home. For my wife, I struggle really bad with that because she doesn't have the same mindset as me. She is at home, and when I say same mindset, she's not as obsessed with the sports world as I am and that's okay. And she does a good job of supporting me. But I say that because being able to manage it, I have taken less jobs or less money to make sure that I'm around my kids that I can get off at 430. I could probably double my salary right now tomorrow if I wanted to go and work all the time. And I refuse to do it. Rodney White [00:09:41]: So I just make it a priority. I think that's probably the biggest thing I can tell you is I make sure that they get my full attention. If it's something at 06:00, I'm going to make sure that I'm done at 05:00 so I can get home and get them taken care of and things like that. So I guess the answer to the question is I make it a priority to make sure that they're getting the time that I think that they should get. But it's hard, man. Sometimes I go into work early, not often, but to be able to get out of work early. Or it's one of those deals that you just have to let you use the word adjust. You have to be able to adjust and sacrifice. Rodney White [00:10:15]: And one of the things I've never allowed myself to do was sacrifice my kids time. I only get it one time. So I'm going to make their games, I'm going to make their practices. I'm going to make whatever it is and whatever it takes. And that's important because putting yourself out there, being present, being willing to be interested not only in the things that you are interested in, but the things that they are interested in, is so critical because you're going to be able to create even stronger bonds with your children when you do that. The other part of that is making I try to really make sure that while we do all of that stuff, that I want them to be a kid too, right? So we make sure that they go to birthday parties. We make sure that they are outside and they're spending time with their friends and things like that. Because I think some people can get caught up and I do too sometimes. And you get caught up in just trying to do all the right things. But sometimes they got to be a kid too, so they got to be able to do a little bit of both. Christopher Lewis So important as well. And I was just going to say, let's be honest, not everything that our kids love doing are things that we're going to like doing. But that doesn't mean that you don't still take the time to learn more about it and to understand why they like it. Because that's going to show them that you're invested, you're interested, and that you're willing to do it. They'll know if you like it or not. They're going to know whether or not you are passionate about playing Barbies or not, but just being there and knowing that Dad's willing to do that is just part of the things that are going to make or break that relationship. Rodney White [00:11:59]: I said it earlier and she's actually going tonight for a tryout for the musical at our local high. And she's been in three. It is not my world, it's mom's world. I don't mind it though. I actually learned to enjoy it and I think that's really what it is and I believe this with my whole heart. While sports is something that I love, and I'm super glad that my daughter got into softball and I can teach it. It's a world that I played baseball growing up and yeah, it fits. My oldest daughter didn't, she played basketball, she didn't love it. I recognized it, gave her the opportunity and was like, hey, you don't have to do this her sophomore year in high school. But my daughter's going to the musical and we're going to make sure that same thing, right? Just because it's not softball, it doesn't change that, hey, I'm going to make sure that I'm off early. I'm going to make sure that she's got a presentation on Friday at 05:00. That's what we're going to be there and we're going to be there in the front row and all those things. So yeah, it's crucially important. We talk a lot about, especially with sports. And I tell all my girls I coach as well, so I help coach my daughter's team. So I'm around a lot of 1112 13 year old girls and we talk to them a ton about this is what you do, this is not who you are. Rodney White [00:12:58]: And we really make that because I think a lot of times they can forget that the success or the lack of success is where my love lies. And that's not it at all. And I try to focus on that. She's twelve, so she has a phone and you talk about again, we go back to the word adjust. We text a lot because that's her communication, right? That's the way she likes to communicate. And we talk, we have great conversations. But I really make sure that I text her probably once a week. Something in the realm of sports is not who you are, it's what you do. It's a thing that you do. I'm proud of you for X, I'm proud of you for whatever. So she can read that now. She may not respond because she's twelve years old or I may get a K or that was weird, dad or whatever, but making sure that they understand that just because of what we do, no matter what it is, that doesn't define who we are as a person. And I think that's important too. Very true and very important as well.  Christopher Lewis I think that one of the things that I would put out there is just the fact that there are going to be high times there's going to be low times in parenting, in parenting, any type of child, whether it's a daughter, a son, multiple kids, it's not going to be all roses. As you look at the time that you've had with your daughters, what would you say has been the hardest part of being a father to a daughter? Rodney White [00:14:14]: Patience. Letting them fail. I had this conversation, actually, today knowing, I think as us, as parents, at least, I feel like I can see the future. Right? And we all can see the future. We understand if you're walking down this road with the people that you're hanging out with or the certain things that you're doing, we know the consequences. They don't. Right? I have to remember that this is their first time being twelve, and it's not my first time being twelve. So I can see the future, and I'm an adult, so obviously, within reason, letting them fail. And sometimes my words don't mean anything until they actually see the consequence of whatever that consequence is. Rodney White [00:14:47]: And I think that's probably the hardest thing. And to be honest, I think that's one of the things that our world doesn't do a good job of is letting our children fail in a constructive way. My children, I say this, they have no adversity. They have no true adversity in life. So we try to create some artificial adversity. Right? That's what I do with sports. It gets hard, you're running or whatever, because I want them to fail. I want them to see that if I don't put the work in, then I'm not going to get X. Rodney White [00:15:10]: And actually, I want you to see that even if you do put the work in, sometimes you don't get X, because I think that's probably been the hardest part, is letting them fail and not jumping in and knowing the answers to the test and letting them put them on paper themselves. And sometimes you get a B, right? Sometimes you get a C. And I think it's so hard, and I see so many other people do the same thing, and I get it. I understand because we love them and we don't want to see know we know the answers to the test, but yeah, you gotta let them fail. And I'm not the greatest at it, but I work on it for sure. Christopher Lewis I know that you and I initially got connected through a tweet that you put out there that used the hashtag girl dad. And most of us all know that that goes back to Kobe Bryant and his daughter. And it's kind of kept going since then for you. What does being a girl dad mean to you? Rodney White [00:15:53]: So I'll start that off by today's Kobe Bryant's birthday. So being a girl dad means man, god. What does that mean? It's so much because I'll start off by again. I was the youngest of four boys, so I grew up never really understanding that girls had it different. Maybe I did understand it, but not truly. Not until I saw my daughters going through it when it comes from anything from sexuality and how men and boys think about females to the lack of support that their sports get or something of that nature. So being a girl dad, you go to Kobe, because Kobe is actually a pretty big influence on mine, like just supporting the hell out of my daughter. I think that's what it means, right? And understanding that the very first line of defense is me. Rodney White  [00:16:42]: And the very first person to love them, first male that's going to love them is me. So it's my job to show them what it's supposed to be like, what to expect, because the world doesn't do a really good job of that. It's my job to be respectful. It's my job to discipline. It's my job to raise them in a way that they feel adequate in this world. I guess it kind of sounds bad, but they get the short end of the stick and they really do. And I didn't know that until I had a daughter. And I feel like it's my job to build them from the ground up for a world that doesn't support them as much as they really should. Christopher Lewis [00:17:17]: It does. And I think that I asked this question because of the fact that I think that every dad sees that moniker as something different. And I think that it's important to understand that that the way that each of us internalizes what being a dad to a daughter means is going to be different. And that's okay. And that we do need to have a definition for ourselves. For some fathers, they may see being a father to a daughter as no different than being a father to a son. But then for others, there is a vast difference and that there is a different path that they walk. When it comes to raising a son or a daughter, I don't know the difference because for me, I've only had daughters. But for those that do have sons and daughters, this may feel a little different for them as well. So I put that out there just so that for anyone that is thinking about this, looking at this, that you have to define it yourself. You can learn from others and you can see how others define it for themselves, but that doesn't mean that that's the way that you're going to define it as well. Now, you have been talking about the fact that sports is a big part of your life. It's a big part of the life of your kids as well. The tweet that I mentioned was a tweet of you and your daughter practicing ball and she was pitching to you and throwing the ball around to you. I know that baseball and softball now is something that has been a big part of your life. And with your youngest daughter, that is a part of her life. What are some of the parallels that you see between parenting and sports that allow for you to be able to incorporate those into the work that you're doing to be a better father. Rodney White There's a song out there that says she thinks we're just fishing, right? And what that means is that dad and daughter are out fishing, and he's spending time with her. She thinks they're out trying to catch fish. He's understanding the time is so valuable. I think, number one, that's it. It's time, just spending time, no matter what, together. But one of the biggest parallels that I try to transfer is just work ethic. I mean, just we have to go do things that are hard sometimes, and we have to go to get a goal. Passion, I think it translates into life in general. I'm a big believer in passion. I don't care what it is. I mean, you can turn your passion into a lot of different things, but this world will beat you down if you don't have something that you're passionate about. So I think it translates into that. I think I have to do a good job of taking the coach hat off when I go home to be a dad, but also make sure that it's a responsibility. Right. So that parallels we talk a little bit about that at home, too, of making sure that I don't carry her softball bag. Rodney White  [00:19:49]: I don't make sure her well, sometimes this is a let them fail type deal. I try not to fill her water bottle up, but I'm not letting her walk out with that water. Right, but there's a lot of those things. But what I've seen, and I don't know if this is just the way that she was born, but she gets herself up for school. She makes her own lunch. She cares on what kind of grades that she gets. She cares. And I believe that those transition from us going to the ball field and doing the things that we did, it has nothing to do with wins and losses. Rodney White  [00:20:17]: It has nothing to do with what our team did as a team last year, because I couldn't even tell you what our record was. But does she pack her backpack? Does she treat others kindly when they fail? Does she learn how to pick them up? That's why I love sports, is because it translates to life so much that you have a teammate that struck out, and all of a sudden they're coming back in with tears in their eyes. And your job as a leader, as a teammate, is to pick them up and let them know they're going to be okay. Well, what about in school? What about when they're sitting there and there's somebody sitting by themselves and they're feeling bad? I would hope that she's going to go up and pick them up the same way so that's that transition that, to me, is vital for sports. I don't know. I'm sure there's other ways to be able to teach your kids that. But that's the avenue that I teach, and that's why I teach it, is because I want them to be able to take that and to be good humans. Because in the end of this whole deal, if I raise my kids and they're good people, then I win. Christopher Lewis [00:21:04]: It definitely makes a big difference when you get those people that come up to you and tell you things about your children that you didn't know that they have done or that they are doing that reinforce the values, reinforce the things that you have been trying to impress on them over the years. And I know in the past, for me, it just puts a smile on my face when someone comes up to me and says, your child did this. Did you know? And half the time I'm like, no, I didn't. But I'm glad. And I think that that reflects a lot in the work that you do day in and day out as a father. Rodney White There's not a better feeling in the world than that. I mean, there's absolutely in my house, we kind of joke around and say that you're guilty until proven innocent. And you get messages, you'll get a Facebook message or you'll get a message from a parent and you're like, your heart drops, right? Because you never know what's coming. And yeah, I mean, when you get those compliments, because I think you nailed it too. I don't know a lot of what my kid does outside of here. I don't know what she's doing at school all day. I don't know how she's treating people at the kitchen table. I can tell you all day long that she's the nicest kid in the world and that we've raised her to be this selfless servant of others and all of that stuff. I say that, but she very well could be a bully at school. I don't know. Until somebody tells me have no idea what's going on. Rodney White [00:22:31]: Again, I think there's a lot of parents out there that may be naive about their children and I might be naive about mine, but I think all we can do is the best that we can do and raise our kids the right way. To be kind to other people, to be nice to other people, to work super hard for a goal, whatever that goal might be, and have a goal and just hope for the best. Because the world sucks, man. I mean, the world out here is just social media. And every time we have a rule at home that nobody listens to, and myself included, is don't read the comments, right, because you're going to see negative stuff anywhere you go on social media. So if we just try to just want them to be good people and hope that those messages we get from parents are positive instead of negative ones, because to your point, there is. Not a better feeling in the world. Christopher Lewis We always finish our interviews with what I like to call our fatherhood five, where I ask you five more questions to delve a little bit deeper into you as a dad. Are you ready?  Rodney White I think so. Christopher Lewis In one word, what is fatherhood Rodney White Love Christopher Lewis When was a time that you finally felt like you succeeded at being a father to a daughter? Rodney White I don't know that I have ever felt that way, to be honest with you. I'm always chasing it. I'm sure there's times, but it's really, really hard. So honestly, I feel like a failure of a dad and more times than I feel like I'm a good parent. But they always say that if you feel like a bad parent, that's because you're a good parent. And I believe that. And that's just because you're disciplined, you're doing the right thing. So I don't know. I don't know that I've ever truly felt that. It doesn't mean that it's not true. But I'm pretty hard on myself when it comes to something to think about is to go to your own children and ask them that question and see what they say, and they can be your biggest critic or biggest fan, so they might give you some good feedback. Depends on the day. Christopher Lewis Speaking of your kids, if I was to go to your daughters and ask them, how would they describe you as a dad? Rodney White Passionate and crazy. I think those are the two words they would describe me with, for sure. Christopher Lewis  Who inspires you to be a better dad? Rodney White [00:24:17]: That's a great question. I have a really good friend group, two guys that have children as well, a little younger than me, great people, some of the most amazing people I ever have. And I'd say maybe they do. That was always there for me, too. So I think trying to impress him right, trying to make sure that I'm doing right through his eyes, too, is always important. But I don't know, that's just tough question. Christopher Lewis You've shared some of your own experiences, different pieces of advice, things that people can take in and think about for themselves as we finish up today. What's one piece of advice you'd want to give to every dad? Rodney White [00:24:55]: Stay patient. And it's the advice that I have to give myself, not everything. Pick your battles there's. Absolutely pick your battles. You can't fix everything. You have to let them fail. And if it's not going to matter five years from now, don't spend more than five minutes on it. Christopher Lewis Great points and great thoughts. I really appreciate it. If people want to find out more about you or follow you, where's the best place for them to go? Yeah, they can go to Twitter is probably the best spot. Rodney White [00:25:18]: @Rodney1904 on Twitter. It's a lot of sports. A lot of my kids. It's a lot of other kids as well. So I try to do the same thing for other kids in our community, especially the high school kids. Really big passion of mine. So, yeah, I'll make you laugh over there, too, sometimes.  Christopher Lewis [00:25:32]: Rodney, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for everything that you're doing to raise your kids and to help other dads as well. Thanks for sharing your story and I wish you all the best. Rodney White No, I really appreciate the time and reaching out. Thank you. Christopher Lewis If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads with Daughters podcast, we invite you to check out The Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most dads are figuring it out as they go along. And The Fatherhood Insider is full of resources and information that will up your game on Fatherhood. Christopher Lewis [00:26:07]: Through our extensive course, library, interactive forum, step by step, roadmaps and more, you will engage and learn with experts, but more importantly, dads like you. So check it out@fatheringtogether.org. If you are a father of a daughter and have not yet joined the Dads with Daughters Facebook community, there's a link in the notes. Today Dads with Daughters is a program of fathering together. We look forward to having you back for another great guest next week, all geared to helping you raise strong, empowered daughters and be the best dad that you can be. We're all in the same boat and it's full of tiny screaming passengers. We spend the time we give the lessons we make the meals we buy them present. Bring your A game because those kids are growing fast. The time goes by just like a dynamite blast calling astronauts and firemen, carpenters and muscle men get out and be the one to them. Be the best dad you can be. You're the best dad you can be.

Cynthia Tobias and Sue Acuña address why the middle school season of parenting is challenging and how parents can adapt to the changes in an effective way. Emphasis is made of the importance of keeping communication open through listening, observing and understanding.   Receive the book Middle School and an audio download of "Navigating the Middle School Years" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Chris Balme is an education leader, writer, and school founder, passionate about helping young people discover more of their human potential. Chris currently serves as Founding Principal at Hakuba International School. He is also the Founder & Director of Argonaut, an online advisory program for middle schoolers around the world.  Prior to this, Chris co-founded and served as Head of School at Millennium School, a lab school in San Francisco, where he helped pioneer new learning methods based in developmental science.  Chris has received the Ashoka Fellowship as a leading changemaker in education, and regularly speaks, trains, and writes for parents and teachers around the world. His book, Finding the Magic in Middle School, was published in 2022.  Join us for this conversation exploring the critical importance of authenticity, achievement, and belonging in the middle school years and how we can help them gain the independence they need to grow.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Authenticity, achievement, and belonging in middle school. Why middle schoolers need to have a sense of belonging. The peak periods of brain growth in our lives.  How we can help middle schoolers gain the independence they need to grow. Building education differently to give students the time they need to pursue projects. Using advisory as a place where students have unconditional belonging.  The power and significance of rituals.    RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn.  Get your copy of Finding the Magic in Middle School: Tapping Into the Power and Potential of the Middle School Years.  Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library. Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment. Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.   Check out my book Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet: amzn.to/3AcwlfF   Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us! bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts   We'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content:  forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6    Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. forms.gle/zXR2KGPK3WEmbrRZ6    Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator: www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator   MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST: In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education. This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. 

Middle school might not feel like a very enchanting time in our lives — it definitely didn't feel that way for me when I was living through it. But according to my guest Chris Balme, middle school is a time of great magic and opportunity for our kids, and for us as parents, if we know what we're looking for. In our conversation, Chris explains the three stages of identity development a child goes through in middle school, how we as parents will want to adapt our parenting styles change as our kids reach these stages, and how to navigate our child breaking our trust. We also talked about what individuation is and what it means to become a better companion for our kids, which is a reframe I really love.Chris Balme is an education leader and writer, passionate about helping young people discover more of their human potential. As Co-Founder and Head of School at Millennium School, a lab school in San Francisco, Chris helped pioneer new learning methods for middle schoolers, based in developmental science. Chris then founded Argonaut, an online program to bring social-emotional learning to more students. He now serves as the Founding Principal of Hakuba International School in Japan, developing learning approaches that foster human and environmental well-being. Things you'll learn from this episodeWhy Chris believes the middle school years are magicalWhat the three stages of identity development for middle school students are how kids may progress through themWhat individuation is and how to navigate it with your childrenAdvice for parents regarding scaffolding in a way that supports their child's developmentHow to navigate a child breaking our trustWhat companioning is and how to do that for our kids Resources mentionedChris Balme's websiteFinding the Magic in Middle School: Tapping Into the Power and Potential of the Middle School Years by Chris BalmeChris's Growing Wiser newsletter (Substack)Not Much, Just Chillin': The Hidden Lives of Middle Schoolers by Linda PerlsteinMaria Montessori Anders Ronnau on How He's Transforming ADHD (Tilt Parenting podcast)Ned Johnson and Bill Stixrud on How to Motivate Kids and Build Their Stress Tolerance (Tilt Parenting podcast) The Self-Driven Child with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson (Tilt Parenting podcast) Support the showConnect with Tilt Parenting Visit Tilt Parenting Take the free 7-Day Challenge Read a chapter of Differently Wired Follow Tilt on Twitter & Instagram

This week we tackle the "tricky" Middle School Years. Join me and my wonderful guest, Jessica Speer, the award-winning author of “BFF or NRF "(Not Really Friends) and “A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships, and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised.” Jessica's interactive books for preteens and teens entertain readers while exploring social-emotional topics. Blending humor, a dash of science, stories, and insights, her writing unpacks the social stuff that surfaces during childhood and adolescence. Jessica and I discuss how children change physically, mentally, and emotionally during the formative middle school years and their tendency to fluctuate between friendships as their identities and interests continue to evolve. Resources: Books (As an Amazon affiliate, at no extra cost to you, we will earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.) BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends): A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships by Jessica Speer Middle School―Safety Goggles Advised by Jessica Speer The Phone Book by Jessica Speer Guest Website: https://jessicaspeer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_speer_author/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUjYFOUUwHn3Hhqe0FV5AHg Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-speer-46b6457/ Real Life Momz: https://www.reallifemomz.com/ Do you love the Real Life Momz Podcast and want more? Subscribe to Real Life Momz, and for just $1.99 a month, you will receive access to all archived ad-free episodes from past seasons, early access to new episodes, and monthly bonus content. And subscribers-only will have access to upcoming topics and the ability to ask upcoming guests questions. When you subscribe and opt-in to receive emails, you can have your questions answered on the podcast. So click here and subscribe today. https://anchor.fm/reallifemomz/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reallifemomz/message

Consider your time and attention invested in these years like early intervention for all the awareness, skills, and tools you want your kid to build throughout life. Inside this episode, you will learn: What I mean when I say 'middle school' Why this is the optimal time to model and help your kid build social-emotional and executive function skills And, a personal story of how I connected these dots If you're wondering why I focus on these years and why I encourage you to do the same, listen in now. ____________________ As always, if you like this episode, thank you for giving it a 5-star rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can benefit. I'm sending you big high-fives and boatloads of peace in this new year. "Highly recommend! A great guide for those living or working with adolescents. Ashley's experience is apparent in the informative yet approachable episodes." In the spirit of kicking off this new year with your middle schooler with less stress, I've recently created a a FREE PDF List with suggestions for de-stressing that you can print and easily hang on your fridge or in a room you'll see it regularly - www.elevatedadolescence.com/destress Enjoy!

Join special guest Andrea Thorpe to learn how homeschooling the middle school years can be one of your best seasons yet! During middle school, your children transition from the cute years of elementary school to the independent learning years of high school. Because they are transforming, your parenting and teaching both need to flex as well. ABOUT OUR GUEST | Andrea Thorpe is the author of three children's books, a wife, and a mother of three daughters ages 18, 16, and 11. Prior to becoming a homeschooling mom, Andrea worked as a middle school classroom teacher and guidance counselor and was recognized as Teacher of the Year. For the past thirteen years, Andrea has enjoyed teaching her lively trio from the comfort of her family's New Jersey home. Currently, she teaches classes in her local homeschool community and works as a freelance writer. LISTENER COUPON CODE ★Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. TIMESTAMPS 03:13 Andrea's introduction. 05:35 How Andrea started her homeschool speaking tour. 06:37 How Andrea uses Google Calendar for planning but removes the distraction to be on her phone too much. 10:29 How can parents safeguard the relationship with their pre-teens and early teens in the face of surging hormones and attitudes? 13:29 Middle schoolers still need you ,but possibly in a different way from before. 19:25 If you have multiple children, don't be tempted to rest on your laurels. Each child is unique. Also the world is constantly changing, for example technology, Covid-19, etc. 21:02 Learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. 22:55 Permissive parenting, setting boundaries, and listening to your children. 28:15 Andrea's example of cleaning up the kitchen. Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, leave a comment at bookshark.com/podcast. We'd love to feature your reflection on a future episode.

Earlier in the year, Josh Jeff and Henry talked about what it was like to attend elementary school, this week the conversation is continued but about middle school. Their conversation talks about how Henry worked from social anxiety and Josh getting punched in the face. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to the kitchen table. It's no secret that middle school is challenging, and as Bethany walks her 6th child through middle school, she's learned a thing or two. Bethany invites listeners into this conversation to help parents prepare, navigate, and understand when interacting with our middle school children.   The tween years encompass change for children, and while it's hard to navigate as a parent, it brings a gamut of challenges for children, too. From overcoming the pressures of society, shifting in their identity, and walking with them during their personhood development, Bethany brings listeners through her journey of 10 things she has learned through her parenthood.    The middle school years often leave parents feeling lost, depleted, and unaware of how to walk with their children. Still, Bethany encourages listeners that these are some of the most significant years of work. By seeking the Lord, becoming prayer warriors, and holding tight to the Gospel, we can help our children remember their uniqueness and identity in Christ.  Anchoring Scriptures:Jeremiah 29:11    Join Bethany in the Motherhood Collective, the place where motherhood makes sense. Bethany would love for you to join her. Learn more about the Motherhood Collective here.    Bethany welcomes you to share some of your favorite moments or ask her any questions you'd love for her to chat about on her upcoming episodes.    Connect with Bethany: Website InstagramFacebook

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Rolunda Hicks to continue discussing her series Seasons of Love.  Together they share their experiences in raising kids through the middle school years of life.   Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website   Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.

In the second episode of their New York City private school series, Ellie and Carrie move on from the dreamland of Spence lower school to the hell scape of middle school materialism and accelerated adolescence. We start with the joys and horrors of Knicker Bocker, where we, white-gloved, danced with tiny boys who, to us, were gods. Where are Pierre (FKA Peter of New Jersey) and "the lovely Ms. Yvonne" now? With our first-ever guest Jess, we hear about her transition from a city public school to a private school in the Bronx that ushered in a brief obsession with Uggs. Plus, musings on the "fast girls" from a certain all-girls' school who still occupy an indelible place in the imagination (for a certain subsect of Manhattan girls who were 12-14 around 2009). What did Blair Waldorf, seen in birds-eye view from the Spence staircase, do to our lexicons and capacity for kindness? Hervé Leger at Temple Emanu-El? Ninth graders at Riff Raff (rip)? Sure, why not! But ages 12 and up at Spence were not all bad, it turns out. The saving grace was namely the dance program's welcome overhaul under the fearless direction of Mr. Redacted and his leather bracelets. The image of sixth graders throbbing in a pile to the beat of Ramalama (Bang Bang) on the Symphony Space stage will stand the test of time. We speak to former Spence dancer and our dear friend Elizabeth, who says the beloved Mr. Redacted brought joy and laughter to her adolescence while normalizing queerness within the school for the first time.

This episode features a conversation with middle school educator, Tracy Bennett.  Students in this age group are navigating physical, emotional, social, AND academic changes--and it is not easy!  During the middle school years, students not only make mistakes, but also (and maybe more importantly) learn to recover from them.   We should not expect them to figure everything out without help from trusted adults.  Tracy shared great ideas about  how to "level up" in communicating with students that are in this stage.    "They may say that you are 'cringe' but they actually like it."  Tracy encourages parents to communicate with teachers  emphasized how much of a difference maker parental involvement is--even as students get older.Upcoming episodes in this informative series include: conversations a high school teacher, a graduation coach, and a discussion about how to best advocate for your child.How Parents Can Help Kids in Middle SchoolBe there. Listen. Talk with them. Appreciate them. Relax with them. Encourage them. Set clear limits. Help them prioritize. Discuss expectations. Touch base daily. Monitor online life. Notice what's emerging. Keep them active. Ignore unhelpful people. Applaud progress. Address over-commitment. Tackle tough topics. Be approachable. Hug them often. Celebrate proud moments.RESOURCESMiddle School Matters:  The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond-and How Parents Can Help   by Phyllis FagellMiddle School Walk and Talk Podcast SeriesINCREDIBLE EDIBLES BY TRACYWant to find out more about the services and offerings of Incredible Edibles by Tracy?  Use this link to connect to find out more about how to place orders or join the mailing list to stay updated about her events.LIFE AFTER BALLLife After Ball  is a nonprofit501 (c)3 organization that is designed to provide life skills programs for student athletes to help them succeed in life outside of sports through mentorships, education, and community outreach.   Visit www.lifeafterball.org for details about  upcoming events and find out ways to support their mission!CALLING ALL SIDE HUSTLERSYou can be highlighted an upcoming "Side Hustle Saturday" segment!  Do you or someone that you know has a side business or a hobby they would like to turn into a side business? Send an email to:  theunhurriedwoman@outlook.com with Side Hustle Saturday in the subject line to receive more information.SPECIAL OFFERSPodcast listeners receive 15% off of  purchases from This Little Light Candles by using LUPOD as the promo code at checkout!  This Little Light Candles creates custom, hand-poured palm wax candles that are naturally fragranced.  Visit www.thislittlelightcandles.net to see the signature collection, word of the year, affirmation candles and more.Support the show

Tess Connolly LCSW talks with Jessica Speer an award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised. Today they will be discussing her book Middle School - Safety Goggles advised which is all about navigating middle school. Jessica introduces herself and tells us a little bit about her experience and how she came to write her books for pre-teens and teens. Tess and Jessica talk about what the book is about and how it can help our tweens and teens.  Tess and Jessica discuss the shift that takes place for our children during Middle School.  Jessica shares with us about her time doing research and what she found out from the tweens and teens that she worked with.  Tess and Jessica talk about the word “popularity” and how this plays a part in our child's lives when they go through middle school.  Tess and Jessica talk about relationships throughout middle school and how tween and teens can navigate this time.  Tess and Jessica speak about crushes and dating through middle school and what this means for our children at this time in their life.  Tess and Jessica discuss social media and the positives and negatives that come along with this for our tweens and teens and how we should be helping our tweens and teens navigate their use when on social media.  Jessica speaks about peer pressure and how we can talk and support our tweens and teens through this stage.  Jessica talks about the “choose your own ending” element of her book and how this helps tweens and teens think about different scenarios and how this can help build confidence and clarity when faced with different situations.  Tess and Jessica discuss how relaying past experiences to our tweens and teens and how it is a great way to connect.  Jessica is most grateful for having the opportunity to do this kind of work and writing the books that she has written and being able to pass on her knowledge to her kids and others.    You can purchase Jessica Speers book here - Middle School – Safety Goggles Advised.    You can find out more about Jessica Speer here - www.JessicaSpeer.com  

 Looking for tips for homeschooling during the middle school years? Have a listen as Crystal and Mary talk about what works for them and what they find most helpful during the tween and teen years. Two moms share their homeschooling journey while encouraging and inspiring others who want to take the leap. Crystal and Mary share what they have learned and help make your life easier. You can do this! Music by : Scott Holmes

Did you know that curriculum targeted to middle schoolers is often just review of the earlier years and an introduction to the high school content?  Utilize these years with intention and joy! You don't have to follow a prescripted list from someone else's plan!

In the continuation of their series of examining their friendship throughout the years, Rhett and Link explore their awkward middle school years and discover that this was the time that they were officially regarded as a collaborative duo. They talk about first relationships, getting to leave the country for the first time through mission trips, and how this was the time in their lives that solidified their friendship forever. Watch the video of Rhett and Link's mutual first girlfriend on GMM here! Get your copy of the "Book of Mythicality" here! Also, Stevie's got a new podcast! Best Friends Back, Alright! is out now! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Savannah and Ari continue the homeschool vs. public school conversation by discussing their middle school experiences from crushes to school uniforms to AWANA drama. 

The "middle years" of 11 to 15 year-olds can be a bit of a muddle, when children are stepping away from the influence of their parents and into that of their peers - and social media influencers. Kathryn Gray is head of Middle School at St Margaret's College in Christchurch and recently received an honours award from Independent Schools NZ for her work in Middle School Education. She joins Kathryn to talk about the unique social, emotional and academic needs children - particularly girls - need at this time. And what parents can do to let their child explore new interests and influences, while still respecting and preserving their privacy.

The "middle years" of 11 to 15 year-olds can be a bit of a muddle, when children are stepping away from the influence of their parents and into that of their peers - and social media influencers. Kathryn Gray is head of Middle School at St Margaret's College in Christchurch and recently received an honours award from Independent Schools NZ for her work in Middle School Education. She joins Kathryn to talk about the unique social, emotional and academic needs children - particularly girls - need at this time. And what parents can do to let their child explore new interests and influences, while still respecting and preserving their privacy.

Our friend Joshua Sneideman returns to discuss his new book Parenting Tweens: Successfully Navigating the Middle School Years. We learn about a useful resource for teachers and parents about this important (and sometimes difficult) developmental time. 

For this episode of the Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast, Anna Lutz and Elizabeth Davenport are joined by Michelle Icard, a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence.  We discuss: What parents need to understand about their children during the ages of 11-14 The middle school construction project: the body, brain, and identity changes How parents can care for themselves if they struggle with perfectionism around parenting How the pandemic has changed and impacted teens and advice for parents What parents could do or say if their teen/tween states that they don't like their body How parents can navigate if their teen/tween is sneaking food and how it relates to the idea of ownership over food and independence Michelle's lifelong favorite food! LINKS: Michelle Icard's website Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast  Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy Pinney Davenport Nutrition Michelle Icard (pronounced IKE-urd) is a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen (Harmony/Random House 2021) guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. Her first book, Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, is a primer for the social and emotional changes parents and kids navigate when mid-life meets middle school under one roof. Michelle is a member of the TODAY Show parenting team and NBC News Learn. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, CNN, Time, and People Magazine. Her middle school leadership programs, Athena's Path & Hero's Pursuit, have been implemented at schools across the country and she speaks around the globe at schools and parenting events.

As mentioned in the past two episodes, the transition from elementary to middle school raises new challenges, as well as new pre-teen experiences. So to help explain how to best support young people’s success, Dr. Robert Dixon is this episode’s guest. A former School Psychologist who now oversees college programs for future school professionals, Dr. Rob discusses with the Puberty Prof the... SourceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

145: Technology and the Middle School Years In this episode we look at technology and the middle school years from two different perspectives: 1. How much technology is too much? The first topic I discuss is video gaming. The article I reference is here. The Instagram account to look at is @juliebravewriter. Click on “Video […] The post Technology and the Middle School Years appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Let's be real, middle school was (all-caps) AWKWARD. Between the braces (and for me, a bad perm) and hormones, it's a wonder we survived. Michelle Icard has made it her life's work to help kids through these awkward years. Bless.  Her new book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. Also - her first book, Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, is a primer for the social and emotional changes parents and kids navigate as they get older.  You can also take her interaction course here: https://michelleicard.com/online-parenting-course/    Thank you for listening! Your support means the world to us. Do you have ideas for podcast guests? Send us a note! Would you consider leaving a review? We also love feedback: holdermesspodcast@gmail.com We wrote a book! Learn more here and if you've read it please leave us a review: www.theholdernessfamily.com/book  Join our Facebook family: www.facebook.com/theholdernessfamily Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theholdernessfamily  Find us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/theholdernessfamily About the Holderness Family
: Penn, Kim, Lola, and Penn Charles Holderness create original music, parodies, and Vlogs for YouTube and Facebook to poke fun of themselves and celebrate the absurdity in circumstances most families face in their day to day life. They published "Christmas Jammies" in December 2013 and life hasn't been the same. Since then, their popular parodies, "All About That Baste", "Baby Got Class," and original music "Snow Day" have received national news coverage. Penn, the Dad, took a chance and left his job as a news anchor to join his wife Kim, the Mom, at their video production and digital marketing company, Greenroom Communications, LLC. Lola and Penn Charles are always happy, respectful and eat all of their vegetables (that last sentence is a lie).  The Holderness Family Podcast is Edited and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media.

It's 2003. Porter and Luke talk about their future.This is the fourth and final episode in this miniseries. Now you can go back and listen to all of them back-to-back! This may be the end of Boom, but it is just the beginning for Apollyon. If you haven't listened or subscribed, be sure to do that right away! You can find all the information on the show by visiting Apollyon.Observerpictures.com or following ApollyonPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Thank you for listening, and please share Boom (and every good podcast you hear) with a friend!

This episode is also known as the jackpot of parenting. Hear GREAT tips and encouragements from mothers, who have already walked through the middle school years with their kiddos.

On the latest episode of Date Night, Jake and Page sit down with Michelle Icard (@michelleicard), a speaker, author and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. Her first book, Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, is a primer for the social and emotional changes parents and kids navigate when mid-life meets middle school under one roof. Michelle is a member of the TODAY Show parenting team and NBC News Learn. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, CNN, Time, and People Magazine. Her middle school leadership programs, Athena’s Path & Hero’s Pursuit, have been implemented at schools across the country and she speaks around the globe at schools and parenting events. For past episodes of Date Night with Jake and Page please visit jakeandpage.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Please comment, like and share your favorite episodes. Check out our new book as well: “Holy Crap, We’re Pregnant!” While some people learned how to bake banana bread during the pandemic, we finally finished a book we started 10 years ago. It’s a she said/he said look at pregnancy. Buy it for yourself or someone you know who’s about to have a baby! Thanks for listening!

ParentLife Episodes Clarity for Intentional Parenting Episode 15: "The Importance of Middle School Years" April 12, 2021 Guest: Jason Stanland & Jonathan Wilson

Michelle Icard (pronounced IKE-urd) is a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen (Harmony/Random House 2021) guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. Her first book, Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, is a primer for the social and emotional changes parents and kids navigate when mid-life meets middle school under one roof.Michelle is a member of the TODAY Show parenting team and NBC News Learn. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, CNN, Time, and People Magazine. Her middle school leadership programs, Athena’s Path & Hero’s Pursuit, have been implemented at schools across the country and she speaks around the globe at schools and parenting events.https://michelleicard.com/speaker-bio/

It's 2003. Luke is taking Porter climbing for the first time. This is the third of four episodes. If you would like to hear the all the episodes now, they're available on Patreon. Becoming a patron will not only get you access to this show but also a bunch of other fun stuff. So come on over! Go to Boom.Observerpictures.com and click "become a member" for all the details.Thank you for listening, and please share Boom (and every good podcast you hear) with a friend!

All hail the Jolly Rancher king! From quarters to dollars to his own company, Sr Verde is giving us a glimpse into his middle school years. Join us to hear what he learned during that extra year of middle school, what he would would like to pass on to his own kids, and also, Jamey's embarrassing skate incident, exclusively on Everything That I Know; thanks for watching!

Heights Middle School Head, Mr. Andy Reed, discusses the middle school years. Drawing on his years of experience working with middle school boys and their families, Mr. Reed offers practical advice on how parents can best help their sons grow during these crucial years of formation. While we have often heard it said that parents should "cut the cord" and "let him leave the nest," in this talk Mr. Reed emphasises the importance of parents combining freedom with formation. He recommends parents keep their sons especially close during these critical years, even as they give them the genuine freedom to grow in virtue.  

It's 2003, and Luke and Porter talk over lunch. This is the second of four episodes. If you would like to hear the all the episodes now, they're available on Patreon. Becoming a patron will not only get you access to this show but also a bunch of other fun stuff. So come on over! Go to Boom.Observerpictures.com and click "become a member" for all the details.If you would like to check out everything I mentioned in the intro, here are some links for you!https://11thhouraudio.comhttps://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-mermaid-and-the-lion-1141515https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/kiss-the-audio-series-999327https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/past-due-audio-series-940528Thank you for listening, and please share Boom (and every good podcast you hear) with a friend!

On this episode we go all the way back to middle school with our discussion of PEN15, the Hulu sitcom starring Maya Erskine and Anna Konckle. We discuss the shows surprisingly wholesome and relateable cringiness as well our own memories of middle school in the late 90's early 00's.What's Popping? - Muppets Now, Drive-in SNL, These Violent Delights, The Poppy War---This episode is brought to you by HBO. The three finalists for the 2020 HBO APA Visionaries Short Film Competition have been announced! HBO Visionaries is celebrating its 4th class of emerging Asian and Pacific Islander American filmmakers and all three Visionary 2020 shorts will be available to air live on Tuesday, September 29 on HBO andavailable to stream on HBO MAX.Find more information about the program and official rules on www.hbovisionaries.com and keep an eye out for the opening of submissions for the 2021 competition and the opportunity to have your short film considered for HBO and HBO Max.---Follow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media

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It's 2003, and Luke and Porter are in middle school. CONTENT WARNING: Dog in distress.This is the first of four episodes. If you would like to hear the next three, they'll be available on Patreon. One episode releasing every two weeks. Becoming a patron will not only get you access to this show but also a bunch of other fun stuff. So come on over! Go to Boom.Observerpictures.com and click "become a member" for all the details.Thank you for listening, and please share Boom with a friend.

These are the ‘no-man’s land’ years mommas, when our kids are caught in between childhood and adolescence. They are all insecure and they are all searching for their identity. Listen in today for some big picture thoughts about middle school in general as well as the practical answers you can always expect from Karen. Want more Karen in your earbuds? Become a Patron today and get access to our monthly show, Real Life Real Moms plus intimate Q&A sessions with Karen! 

Kurt sits down with Mike Hall to talk about the Family Framework and being a parent during the middle school years.

Kids these days get to skip all of the life-shattering awkward years of Jr. High. This episode discusses Bill Nye, The Importance of Dodgeball, Locker Relationships, and much more!   This is a Rhyme or Reason Production www.rhymeorreasonproductions.com For All Things Partial Artist www.partialartist.com If you want to be featured on the show, leave a voice message! https://anchor.fm/partial-artist Comment video suggestions down below! Thank you to everyone who has served and continues to serve. Contact: partialartistpodcast@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwbSKbou8hJAuNxL1Szq-9w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Partial-Artist-107026054049588/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partialartistpodcast/ BE SURE TO CHECK OUT  THE ECLECTICIDE PODCAST Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eclecticide/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we’re joined by one of the hosts of the wonderful podcast ‘Call Your Girlfriend’, writer and editor Ann Friedman. She joins us to discuss the Sundance hit, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, about a Pennsylvania teen having to travel to New York City with her cousin to get an abortion. The conversation that follows is truly engrossing and thoughtful. Two of the people on the podcast even get choked up talking about it. Plus, we reveal the films that affected us most during our Middle School Years for our ‘This Is Your Movie Life!’ segment. We recommend some readily available streaming classic films. And, as always, we’ve got ‘Staff Picks.’Staff Picks:Ify – Maria Full of GraceDrea – Free FireAlonso – Their FinestAnn – Romancing the StoneWith Ify Nwadiwe, Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Ann Friedman.

Today on Wire Talk Karen and Sunny are talking middle schoolers. These middle school years are when your child is trying desperately to figure out who they are. If you only take one thing away from this conversation, that’s the thing I hope you remember! Middle school is a time of transition and it’s a time when as moms, we need to lean in and pay attention to who they ARE, not who we want them to be.

Dear Nordonia Parents, Students, and Community Members,Welcome to Nordonia Middle School!  Our purpose is to bring in your student, from the Elementary level, and provide them with the academic and social tools to leave us prepared for High School success!  Our fantastic Certified and Classified staff members are second to none, and welcome our approximately 600 students each day.  Students receive instruction through their four Core Content areas (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies), and two Elective courses, as well as an Intervention and Enrichment period.   Involvement in Clubs, Co-Curricular, and Extracurricular activities helps ensure our students are well rounded, and prepared to meet life’s challenges head on.  It is our goal for every student to have the best experience, and make the most growth possible.  We look forward to getting to know you and your student, and encourage you to take an active role during their Middle School Years.  Once again, welcome to Nordonia Middle School, we appreciate your continued support, and…..Go Knights!Sincerely,Bryan M. SewardPrincipal, Nordonia Middle School 

The transition from childhood to adolescence is not easy – for kids or their parents. Suddenly, old friendships are ending and new ones are forming. Hormones kick in. School gets more intense. And almost every middle schooler has something every adult has: a cell phone. Sure, it all feels like a whirlwind, but there are so many opportunities for parents to navigate the changes and guide their middle schoolers. Phyllis Fagell can help. She’s a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, journalist, mom of three, and author of the book Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – and How Parents Can Help. She joins us to talk about the big changes middle schoolers experience. And, she offers parents practical advice on how to love and support their children through them. Listen to this episode to learn: -Tips to proactively build character and confidence in your tween children -How to have more mindful communication with your middle schooler (hint: some emotional distance is key) -Ways to set your kids up for academic success as they gear up for high school and beyond -How to help tweens navigate shifting social dynamics and make good friend choices -Advice on how to empower middle school girls during these pivotal years -Why having positive male role models helps boost empathy and self-awareness in middle school boys -Why middle schoolers sometimes bully and turn to mean behavior, and strategies for parents on how to deal with it

Andy Mullen has spent nearly 20 years as a middle school guidance counselor. Andy, a published author joins us as our guide through the often bewildering world of middle schoolers as we discuss their challenges, fears and hopes. Recovery Radio with host Steve Martorano is program dedicated to sharing stories of hope for all of the individuals and families that suffer from addiction. The show is brought to you by Retreat Behavioral Health & WPSN99.com, The Problem Solving Network.

It is commonly said that for students, the middle school years are the toughest. Children are being introduced to many things for the first time and learning things about themselves. It can be challenging for parents to know how to handle this stage.Middle School Guidance Counselor Signee Clayton joins host Justin Lewis to talk about what she has observed as common struggles and best ways for parents to help the student along the way.

Phyllis Fagell, author and therapist, wrote a wonderful book about Middle School for parents and educators. Parents with younger and older children will also benefit from some of the strategies and tips that are in the book. We hope you enjoy this important conversation about the "dreaded" Middle School Years. You can contact Phyllis, here and buy the book, here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolacommunity/support

Special Guest: Teri Schrader, Head of School at Watkinson School

Adolescence can be one of the most difficult and challenging seasons of our lives, whether you are a middle schooler, a parent, or teacher of middle schoolers. And sometimes all three collide. But with a measure of grace and some practical tips in your pocket, those in-between years can be redeemed, treasured and used for good. Nathan Jordan is a longtime educator of middle schoolers. He reminds us that our children's fluctuating emotions are actually developmentally normal! So take a deep breath and listen in…

What were you like in middle school? Are you cringing? Laughing? Crying? According to Liz from Southern California, even middle school teachers experience those emotions with the students. We cringed, laughed, and (almost) cried as Liz shared some stories about her three years of teaching middle school.

Key Takeaway->Science sounds a bit more complicated during the middle school years, but I want to encourage you that it is possible to teach science at home during these years.At this point in our journey down the roadmap for science, we know our goals for middle school science and the tools we can use, but what does it actually look like? In today's episode, we are going to look at a few different scenarios.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.For a full transcript visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/69 ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help me tremendously in getting the word out so that more earbuds are filled with science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/ 

Key Takeaway->For the middle school years, you can use hands-on inquiry, scientific readings, organized writing, a science fair project, internet research, and quizzes or tests to help you accomplish your goals for science.We chatted about the three goals for middle school science last week. In today's episode, we are going to discuss the tools you can use to accomplish those goals!Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.For a full transcript visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/68 ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help me tremendously in getting the word out so that more earbuds are filled with science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/ 

Key Takeaway->For the middle school years, you want to capitalize on the student's need to know why along with continuing to feed him or her with information.Here we are at the third stop on our roadmap to teaching science – the middle school years! Today we will be chatting about your goals for science during these years.Welcome to the Tips for Homeschool Science Show where we are breaking down the lofty ideals of teaching science into building blocks you can use in your homeschool.For a full transcript visit: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/podcast/67 ------------------------------- **Share the Tips** If you found these homeschool science tips to be helpful, would you please take a moment to rate it in the podcasting app you are using? This would help me tremendously in getting the word out so that more earbuds are filled with science-teaching encouragement. ------------------------------- Find Paige here: > Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elementalscience/ > Elemental Science Website: https://elementalscience.com/ 

Join me as we chat with Natalie, an educational therapist specializing in dyslexia.  Natalie and I discuss what happens when a child with dyslexia hits middle school.  Sometimes a child goes undiagnosed and then all the problems surface in middle school!   We’ll dive into: How dyslexia can present itself in middle school What to do if suspect there’s an issue What support to seek Grab all the details and links inside of our show notes: mathformiddles.com/episode22

Donna and Rachel are friends who aren’t afraid to ask questions, laugh loudly, obsess freely and covet vintage items. The pair created the Smart Mouth Life Podcast to celebrate women who run their mouths and the world. Today's episode features Michelle Icard, a writer, speaker, educator, and the author of “Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years.” She is a member of the TODAY Show parenting team and NBC’s Education Nation. Michelle is currently writing her second book: “Fourteen by Fourteen: The 14 Essential Conversations to Have With Your Child Before They Start High School - And How to Have Them.”

Experiencing puberty, a practice job interview and a pop quiz for the ages!

Today we are bringing back a really great interview that John did several months back with Michelle Icard. She is the author of "Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years." Michelle is brilliant and honest and funny and her advice is gold. Enjoy!!

Welcome to the triple digits everyone! Thanks for coming along on this journey with us. Today we’re doing a “highlight reel” featuring the themes of this podcast. If you’re new to this podcast (or passing it along), below are a few links to episodes that touch on these themes. Enjoy! Joy’s Themes Greatest compliment you can give someone is to enjoy their company!    Episode sampling:  Best Way to Destress Your Family  Enjoying the Middle School Years 101 Fun Things to Do as a Family Enjoying Your Family  Be a team   Episode sampling:  Creating Your Family Identity Marriage as a Team Sport  Put issues in front NOT between  Episode sampling: Five Questions About Marriage Forgiveness in Marriage Strategies are your friend Episode sampling:  Can You Affair-Proof Your Marriage Parenting With A Positive Vision Margins Matter (so build them into your life!) Episode sampling: When Is It Time To Quit? Awkward Date Night Billy’s Themes Know thyself.  Episode sampling: Discovering Your Default Operating Systems Practicing Vulnerability In Marriage Don't do this alone.  Episode sampling: Don't Do Life Alone 10 Newborn Principles Be the one that models the way to be in conflict.  Episode sampling: Respect in marriage Fighting With Your Kids  Keep the long view.  Episode sampling: Keystone Habits For Healthy Families Erasing Fear From Parenting Make the most of the time you have. Episode sampling:  One Piece of Data That Blew Our Minds A Parent's Most Fundamental Role   Please remember to share with others!  Thanks for being here and listening along!      *but not in a parental advisory, creepy kind of way!

Shirag Shemmassian will be joining me today to speak about shrinking those high costs of college to something more manageable for families...Good news!  It's easier than you think! We'll cover: 2 reasons to think about college in the middle school years How to help your child stand out from the crowd in the admissions process Which clubs and extracurricular activities matter the most (and it's not what you think) Common misconceptions of how schools select scholarship applicants How to lower the cost of college to ZERO Grab Shirag's must-have items from the show notes: mathformiddles.com/episode16 Are you enjoying this podcast?  Leave us a review so we can be found by other parents just like you.

What is it about Middle School that makes everything feel so awkward? Is it the rush of hormones? Is it the lack of executive reasoning? Is it because parents are put off by the goofiness or hygiene? Yes to all of the above. Still, with a little patience and a plan, the Middle School season can be AMAZING. Take a listen and see for yourself. Talk about this: What are we currently doing that seems out of step with our middle schooler's developmental reality? Where do we need to improve our plan? Also remember… Sharing is caring! If you enjoy Between Parents, please share with your friends. Tag someone on the “socials” or repost. We are on Facebook @betweenparentspodcast and you can chat back with us on Instagram @betweenparents or on Twitter @between_parents Finally - remember to tag your social media posts with #middleschoolawesomeness and #betweenparents

Bullies, fights, girls, lockers, and a William H. Macy-look alike! Revisit the drama of middle school and gain a deeper understanding of the catholic school culture.

Jeff Henderson, lead pastor of Atlanta-area Gwinnett Church joins us to talk about how parenting boys during the middle school years, ages 11-14, is critical to establishing a sense of self-worth and confidence. The post PCL 39: Parenting Boys During the Middle School Years – What To Know and What To Do appeared first on Parent Cue.

Navigating the murky waters of middle school can be tough on a kid. But navigating the murky waters of parenting a middle schooler can be even tougher! Today on The Adult Chair, our middle school maven Michelle Icard joins us to talk about how middle school has changed since we had to face it (and how it hasn’t!). From social skills to hormones to technology to the parental relationship, Michelle has some fantastic insights that will help you keep a strong relationship with your middle schooler!  About Michelle Icard Michelle Icard is the author of Middle School Makeover: Improving The Way You and Your Child Experience The Middle School Years, recognized by Publisher’s Weekly as outstanding in its genre. She is a member of the TODAY Show parenting team and NBC’s Education Nation. Michelle is also a contributor to the Washington Post OnParenting section and Your Teen Magazine. In addition, her work has been featured in The Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Redbook, Time, People Magazine, and A Mighty Girl. Michelle’s social leadership programs, Athena’s Path & Hero’s Pursuit, have been implemented at schools across the country.  Links & Notes MichelleIcard.com Middle School Makeover: Improving The Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years by Michelle Icard Follow Michelle on Twitter Like Middle School Relief on Facebook Join Michelle’s Private Parenting Group on Facebook

The girls reminisce about their awkward middle school years. Brought to you by SLEEPOVERS. Katie tells about her first official kiss. Shailey talks about the (one!) time she got in BIG trouble. And don’t miss a brand new segment a the end called: How to Change in Gym Class (which is shockingly useful today!) This episode is rated “W” for a complete WASTE of your time. Middle School: Our memories were more fun when we didn’t explore them?

In this episode, Dr. Suniya Luthar reports on the findings of a survey study of 2.247 well-educated mothers whose children ranged in age from infants to early adults. Dr. Luthar and her colleague, Dr. Ciciolla wondered if the mothers' adjustment and wellbeing changed over the course of their child's development. Their findings are surprising. They find that the moms of children in middle school are the most stressed and report feeling lonely, empty and dissatisfied in their parenting role. Listen in to find out why middle school moms have a more difficult time than moms of infants or teens? Find out what aspects of the mothering role are most stressful during a child's pre-teen years and what moms can do to prevent and reduce their stress both alone and together.

After last week's episode all about starting school we heard from listeners who wanted some insight into the middle school years. Since Sarah's kids aren't quite there yet, she puts Meagan in the spotlight in this week's show, asking about everything from academic expectations to awkward physical changes. As always, we're judgement-free and totally honest. Join

Scott Rubin talks with us on topics of puberty, communication, friendship drama and so much more to help guide us through parenting during the middle school years.  Mike Williams joins us to discuss why reading history is important for ministry leaders.

Today, Mike and Sammy are joined by Adam and Dan from the All Work All Play Podcast (allworkallplaypodcast.com) to wax nostalgic about the middle school years of Boy Meets World.  This show was a classic ABC live action sitcom as part of their TGIF lineup.  Boy Meets World was about the coming of age of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) - and his friends and family - Shawn, Topanga, and Mr. Feeny.   Episodes: S1E6 "Boys 2 Mensa", S2E19 "Wrong Side of the Tracks" We discuss the struggles of having incredible successful podcasts, that one fat guy actor who is in every show ever, HBO shows, child stars that did not age well, Scientology / improv, how pornography is just like sports or the weather, and more! Listen to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or on The Nostalgianauts Website      

The Middle School years for any child can be rough. Children go through so many changes, physically, socially and emotionally. As parents, our expectations have never been higher and we can get so frustrated when our kids don’t meet them. This week Lisa and Philip talk with Matt Ormiston a Middle School director with over 20 years of experience and … Read more about this episode...