About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges of middle school and how parents can support their children during this critical time.

Middle school is a crucial but often overlooked stage where kids need practice, not perfection, as they navigate social disconnection, increased screen use, and deep self-consciousness. By creating opportunities for real-life interaction, responsibility, healthy voices, and manageable discomfort, parents can help kids build the resilience and capability they’ll need for what’s ahead. Resources mentioned: Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World by Sissy Goff Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life by David Thomas . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-order our new book, Capable and grab tickets for Capable - The Book Tour here! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. HOPE SPRINGS: Listen along to Hope Springs, https://tinyurl.com/RBGHopeSprings…

People in this episode

Guests: David Thomas, Sissy Goff

Topics covered

• middle school
• parenting
• resilience
• social skills
• screen time
• self-consciousness

Keywords

• middle school
• parenting
• resilience
• social disconnection
• screen use
• self-consciousness

Sponsors

Quince, Boll & Branch

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Raising Boys and Girls, That Sounds Fun Network, Hope Springs

Books & works: Raising Worry-Free Girls: Helping Your Daughter Feel Braver, Stronger, and Smarter in an Anxious World, Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build On for Life

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