• 148. 3 Areas Parents Need To Pay Attention To With A Middle Schooler

  • Sep 16 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast

148. 3 Areas Parents Need To Pay Attention To With A Middle Schooler

  • Summary

  • Join host Tess Connolly, LCSW, for an insightful episode of the Parenting Reset Show. In this solo session, Tess delves into three crucial focus areas for parents of middle schoolers during this pivotal stage of their development.

    ⭐Tess talks about navigating developmental changes that middle schoolers experience, including mood swings and irritability, and how parents can respond with empathy while adjusting their parenting style to meet these new challenges.

    ⭐In this episode, Tess highlights the importance of managing screen time and emphasizes the need for clear boundaries. She discusses the benefits of delaying phone use until high school and creating screen time agreements to support mental health.

    ⭐Tess shares how parents can transition to a guide/coach role as their children move through middle school, offering tips on fostering independence while still providing necessary support.

    ⭐Tess introduces practical tools for managing technology use, including her "Tech Reset Masterclass," which helps parents develop screen time agreements and establish healthy digital habits for the family.

    ⭐Tess encourages parents to embrace a growth mindset by adjusting their parenting strategies as their child’s needs evolve, and modeling flexibility as a powerful tool for long-term success.

    ⭐Got screen time problems at home, get the Tech Reset Agreement here 👉Mindful Kids and Families

    ⭐️Join the Family and get your weekly Mindful Kids and Family Journal here: https://www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com/join-the-family (Get ready for lessons, podcast leads, offers for parents, and ways to win free parent coaching or masterclasses

    📧Connect with Therese (Tess) Connolly, LCSW, CCC here👇: therese@mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

    Website: www.mindfulkidsandfamilies.com

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