The tactics that motivated our younger kids often don't work on our tweens and teens. So what does it take to get your kid to care about the stuff they need to do at school and beyond? In today's episode, Becca Block, author of Can you Help Me ...

Does it feel like your middle schooler requires constant reminders to do the important things? Or does it feel like they're willfully not doing the things they need to do? It may not be intentional, but rather a gap in their executive functioni...

Do you worry about what kind of "information" your kids are exposed to? From fake news, to clickbait headlines, to sneaky sales tactics, we're exposed to faulty logic everyday designed to make us think, feel or do things. What if your kid (and ...

Do you feel like your relationship has become more challenging with your daughter in middle school? It may not be just a feeling. Many factors impact the mother daughter relationship during middle school. In this episode, Andrea Burkly and Jess...

It’s so easy for us parents to do things for our kids so they can avoid failure, or simply to help them get ahead. Sometimes we do it out of fear of them getting it wrong, worrying about their future, impatience, or even simply to be nice. In f...

Parenting through the middle school years can be hard. Step-parenting a blended family - even more challenging. In this episode, I talk with Amy Stone about her experiences parenting and step-parenting through the middle and high school yea...

Does your daughter want to be a part of the elite group of popular girls at her school? Or is she a part of a popular group where she no longer feels like she can be herself? In this episode, child and adolescent therapist Hannah Leib w...

So much weight sits on the shoulders of teen girls today in a society that pressures them to fit in a box influenced by social media and achievement culture. How do we help our girls break free from that mold, to become the strong, confident in...

Middle school prepares our kids for high school. High school prepares our kids for college. But does college always prepare our kids for life after college? In this episode,  I talk with Dr. Kevin J. Fleming, bestselling author of (Re)Defi...

In this episode, licensed therapist and author Keri Cooper speaks candidly about the teen girl anxiety crisis. Keri discusses the drivers of increased anxiety, what parents should look for, and the skills our teens need so they can build confid...

Do you have to repeat yourself 100 times to get your middle schooler to clean her room, or maybe do her homework? Have you ever worried about your kid's future because she just doesn't show any motivation? In this episode, Andee Martineau, moth...

Every girl is impacted by changing friendships in middle school, and it's hard as a parent to know how and when to get involved. In this episode,  therapist and mom of four girls, Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto,  shares her experiences and o...

Tweens and teens often come with big emotions that seem to practically start overnight. It can be hard for parents to sit with their kid's big reactions without trying to control the emotion, solve the problem, or blow up themselves. In this ep...

Our goal as parents is to raise healthy, confident, and competent adults! But it doesn't happen overnight. In this episode, Emily Edlynn, PhD, author of the new book Autonomy-Supportive Parenting, discusses why it's so important for us to let o...

We know the pandemic affected our children, but what has been the aftermath for our kids in middle school today? In this episode, psychotherapist, school counselor, and author Phyllis Fagell discusses the creation of "extreme tweens" and what q...

Kids come in all shapes and sizes, but unfortunately, kids' athletic wear does not. While clothing options for adults have grown in recent years, there are still fewer plus size options for kids. Pam Luk, founder of Ember & Ace, talks about...

Kids are getting smartphones earlier while research is showing us the dangers of our kids on social media and accessing inappropriate content online. So how do we keep them safe? This week, Jessica Speer, sociologist and highly acclaimed author...

The jump from elementary to middle school can be huge, so it's often a time when parents consider the options for their kids' schooling. Between public, private, charter, magnet and more, there's no shortage of choices. But what questions shoul...

Many teens and young adults are struggling with life challenges and the transition to adulthood. Many parents can see what their teen needs to do, but can't find a way to get through. In this episode, life and wellness coach for teens and young...

Self-confidence takes a hard hit for many girls in middle school. Parents see it everyday, but how can we combat the external pressures making our girls feel like they're not enough? Sometimes, we know what to say, what to do, if only we had en...

Technology, including everything from cell phones to smart TVs, social media to AI have become an inevitable part of parenting middle schoolers. In this episode, Sarah Siegand, founder of Parents Who Fight, discusses the realities of techno...

You know how great your middle school girl is, and you tell her all the time. Why doesn’t she believe you? In today’s episode I talk with award winning author, nurse practitioner and teen confidence expert Jacqui Letran about the limiting belie...

Middle school girls want to find a space where they feel like they belong, where their identity is valued. What happens when a girl feels like “the only one”? Middle school is hard enough, but adding on the complexity of being the only or one o...

5Let's be honest - there's a lot of students AND parents who don't like math. What if it doesn't have to be this way for your kid? In this episode, Allison Dillard, host of the Allison Loves Math podcast, offers parents practical advice on how ...

Your middle schooler is learning a lot in school, but are they learning how to make good decisions? In this episode, I’m talking with Steve Pearlman, Ph.D about the importance of critical thinking education. Steve is the founder and CTO (Chief ...