Supporting Your Teen's Efforts in Writing [023]
In this episode, we'll talk with my good friend Ryan Bates about how to support your teen in writing. Ryan's background is in history which...
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On Middle Ground Podcast
Feeling nervous about parenting your tween or teen? Perhaps you’re right in the thick of raising a teen and looking for a little SERENITY NOW. We’ve got strategies on dealing with the realit...
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Dyslexia in the Middle School Years [022]
Join me as we chat with Natalie, an educational therapist specializing in dyslexia. Natalie and I discuss what happens when a child with dys...
Teaching Teens to Plan Wisely [021]
Joining me today is founder Leslie Joel of Order Out of Chaos, a planner and time management company. We'll discuss how Leslie developed her...
Finding the Humor in Raising Teens with Adrienne Hedger
Adrienne Hedger is a mother of two teens and a cartoonist. She manages to find the humor in clothing choices, morning routine drama and givi...
Dyscalculia + Meg Crayons
For as long as Meg can remember, she hated math. It all began in first grade when she noticed her peers were getting answers faster than she...
Back to School with the MFM Team [018]
After a busy summer, the MFM team is compiling some tips and tricks for back to school time. Get all the details at MathforMiddles.com/episo...
Why Middle School Parents Need to Care About High Stake Tests NOW [017]
In this episode, we'll learn: Why time is your best friend How wishy-washy dreams make for a wishy-washy future Focus on your kid's journey...
Shrinking the Cost of College: How to Start Planning in the Middle School Years [016]
Shirag Shemmassian will be joining me today to speak about shrinking those high costs of college to something more manageable for families.....
The Real Reasons Behind Your Teen's Quirky Behavior [015]
Today we'll be discussing the real reasons behind some of the quirky things your teen does. From resisting a hug to wearing slippery clothes...
6 Common Math Issues that Plague Teen Students [014]
This podcast episode is an audio version of a guest post I wrote on SethPerler.com. In this audio version, I add in some additional details....
Bad Attitude to Gratitude: 5 Easy Ways to Encourage Thankfulness in Teens [13]
Last October, I took a parenting class and one of the most profound lessons was on gratitude. I want to share with you my biggest takeaways...
Getting Your Kiddo to Speak Up: Self-Advocacy with Seth Perler [012]
So you want your kid to handle their own problems at school, but often when you see problems with grades you get all kinds of responses like...
Why You Need a Village to Raise a Teen [011]
I'm building a village to help my son see what I see, a young man full of potential! A future car engineer. Today I share who is in my villa...
5 Overlooked Organization Strategies for Teens [010]
Learn more about how to help your teen embrace organization as skill with professional organizer Karen Tennant. Grab all the juice tips over...
Conquer Disorganization and Homework Angst This Year [009]
Our plan for this year to conquer disorganization and homework angst. I'll be sharing the problems we've faced in middle school over the pas...
Could Virtual Public School Be the Right Fit for Your Teen? [008]
School doesn't always go as we had imagined for our kids. Social problems, not being challenged or the opposite, too much challenging work--...
Math Anxiety Solutions [007]
Anxiety can spiral out of control. Sometimes we see math anxiety pop up. We're here to help your child work through their fears that feel ov...
Study and Skills Test Prep [006]
Ugh....Study skills and test prep. I know it's important to teach my son. Often I neglect to think about the long term effect of not teachin...
Prevent the New Normal: Keeping Your Teen From Living in Your Basement Forever [005]
The real reason your teen may never move out of your basement has to do with executive functioning. What is it and how can you help your tee...
Why Your Teen Does Stupid Things [004]
Teens do stupid things sometimes. I'm sure you can recall moments when you screwed up. Today I find myself on the flip side of my stupid mom...