I believe it's time to take a stand to the technology use in your middle schooler's life.

After Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen's testimony this week, and until the government imposes stricter laws and regulations of social media giants, it's clear parents of adolescents everywhere must become proactive in education and regulation in our own homes.

I know you want to protect your middle schooler, so don't miss this week's episode. Inside this episode, I share 5 actions I recommend you take immediately.

I recommend you become proactive in your approach around this. It's clear from Frances's testimony an "everybody else is doing it" and a "wait and see" approach is doing them harm and it's time to focus on what you can control and take action now. 

If your middle schooler's confidence is low - they aren't alone. 

Social skills are rusty. Connections have been limited to online. And, they haven't had the freedom and space they need to experiment.

And, you know all-too-well that low confidence trickles into every aspect of life: relationships, learning, school, and life. 

True, authentic confidence is an inside-out process.  

A lot of people think it's about achieving something or having something external: the grade, the gadget, the outfit. But those things are meaningless if you're not confident on the inside. 

In this week's episode, I share: what lack and acceptance have to do with it, how you can make an immediate impact today with what you express, and why working on this one area makes a huge difference.

Like anything in parenting, building confidence is not a sprint - it's a marathon. And, it can be a beautiful one if you're planting seeds along the way that the way they are (and you, too!) RIGHT NOW is enough. 

Remember, you two were made for each other. Your willingness to show up and do what you can will pay off!

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As a parent, you likely have a constant inner dialogue of questions each week, like:

I've created The RELATE Method to help guide you in building this kind of unbreakable bond between you and your unique middle schooler.

R: Reveal the Real You

E: Engage with High-Quality Presence

L: Listen Deeply Without and Agenda

A: Attune to their state of being

T: Trust: Reciprocate Say, Then Do

E: Elevate: Believe and Act Beyond the Status Quo

I've created a downloadable, detailed version of The RELATE Method right here just for you! 

Remember, you two were made for each other. Your willingness to relate to them through these techniques will give you the confidence boost you crave as a parent. 

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Many of you are bracing for the inevitable: "My assignment is due tomorrow and I haven't started!." Perfectionism paralysis, "Why start the assignment if it can't be perfect?!" or looking at the school portal and seeing several missing assignments.

Remember, your middle schooler will be motivated differently than their peers or siblings. Use this episode as a launching pad to boost their ability to not only do what they have to do, but to pursue what they love without fear. 

If you're like most parents, you're subconsciously carrying around the fact that these are very intense times for our adolescent kids.

After the year we've been living in, I don't need to tell you that if we don't have our collective health we don't have much.

#suicidepreventionmonth #gunreform #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #middleschool

The job of a middle school parent can feel heavy. If you're tired of feeling tired, overwhelmed, or anxious, you're not alone.

How a life and system's refresh is actually quite simple, what questions to ask yourself to kickstart feeling better, and why this is so critical for your middle schooler

Start here to simplify, and you've got yourself on track to improve life for yourself and your adolescent!

p.s. I've also got a surprise to share - so be sure to listen all the way to the end. Hint: I've created a FREE Masterclass just for you, middle school parents, as you begin this school year, AND I've opened the doors to register for my digital course: Middle School Success for Parents. Instead of one more to-do that feels stressful, this course gives you the connection and resources you need to take some stress off your plate. Register today! 

Feel like you're failing as a middle school parent? Or you're lost as to what action to take that will actually work so you can avoid failure?

I've also got a surprise to share - so be sure to listen all the way to the end. Hint: I've created a FREE Masterclass just for you, middle school parents, as you begin this school year. Ready to remove overwhelm and get more peace for all of you? Register today! 

When it comes to back-to-school prep, have you ever gotten distracted by shiny objects or fancy new gadgets claiming to solve your middle schooler's problems or make your life easier? It happens, I know. 

Here's the hard truth: what you really need to do is build this one executive functioning skill above ALL other things -- especially right now as the world is in the midst of such great change, and you feel you have less and less control.

In this episode of the EA podcast, I share: 

A story that shook me to my core when a parent did not have this skill, how to strengthen this skill at home and remain grounded when your middle schooler is anything but, & a simple-to-use visual to help you remember why it's so important. 

And, great news for you, I've got a resource to support you in building this skill right away. Just head on over to www.elevatedadolescence.com/podcast!

If you're ready for a more peaceful daily life with your early adolescent - listen in now.

Hello, digital generation! Screens are everywhere around them all. the. time. And, just like your grandparents felt when you were listening to that walkman too loud, you're left wondering if this can possibly be doing them any good?

Before you make any rash decisions or become angry at the sight of their device, I've created a 3-step process that will help you: 1) show, don't tell what you want them to change, 2) admit something uncomfortable, and 3) re-evaluate the boundaries you have in place. 

Remember to experiment with them because so much social connection is happening via technology. Start with these 3 steps and watch more of your confidence around this area return!

Back to school signs are starting to pop up, and you might be feeling overwhelm for where to begin, what to actually get, and grieving a bit that summer is being written off so fast.  

If you start here (even in July), I promise you've got the basics covered you need to kick-off this year of middle school with positivity and connection, regardless of what you buy!