About this episode
Ana and Amanda discuss challenging topics for parents of middle schoolers, including classroom behavior and advocacy.
In Part 2, Ana and Amanda move into the hard conversations parents don’t always know how to name—classroom behavior, discipline, sensory overwhelm, and when advocacy feels necessary but uncomfortable. They unpack what schools are required to do, why parents often feel brushed off, and how direct, documented communication can change the trajectory for a child. Woven throughout is a candid discussion about screen limits, social media pressure, and how our own upbringing influences the boundarie...
People in this episode
Host: Ana
Guest: Amanda
Topics covered
- parenting
- middle school
- advocacy
- classroom behavior
- discipline
- screen limits
- social media
Keywords
- middle schooler
- parenting
- classroom behavior
- discipline
- sensory overwhelm
- screen limits
- social media pressure
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