Raising Good Humans

S3 Ep 34: Setting Your Middle Schooler Up For Success

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Aug 25, 2023
Learn practical strategies for navigating middle school challenges, setting boundaries, and teaching middle schoolers to ask for help. Guest Phyllis Fagell shares insights on framing middle school in a positive light, managing phone usage, and the importance of setting boundaries with kindness.
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INSIGHT

Middle School Reality

  • Middle school is a time of immense growth and self-discovery, not just mean kids and drama.
  • Kids develop self-awareness, learn about friendships, and find their place.
ADVICE

Navigating the New

  • Acknowledge middle school as a new world with different teachers and many new faces.
  • Address practical concerns like locker struggles or navigating the school.
INSIGHT

Friendship Fluidity

  • Friendship dynamics shift dramatically during middle school.
  • Prepare kids for the reality of changing friendships to reduce anxiety.
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