Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Unlocking Middle School with Phyllis Fagell
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Unlocking Middle School with Phyllis Fagell
In This Episode, We Chat About:
The transitions both into and out of middle school.
A counselor’s advice for middle schoolers and their parents.
The importance of mental health and the signs to look out for.
Resources + Links:
Get your copy of Middle School Superpowers by Phyllis Fagell on Amazon | https://amzn.to/3RmnKQi
Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:
https://www.girlsmentorship.com/
Connect with us on Instagram:
Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship
Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen
Mary Frances | @msmaryfran
Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship
Show Notes:
Don’t fear the middle school years! Joining us this week is the ultimate authority on all things related to middle school, Phyllis Fagell! Phyllis is a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, and journalist who authored Middle School Matters and Middle School Superpowers. She’s here to guide us through the middle school journey, sharing crucial advice on how we can support our kids as they navigate these pivotal educational years. Together, we’ll break down the transitions both into and out of middle school, dive into the advice she offers to middle schoolers and parents, as well as touch on the importance of mental health and the signs of decline we should be aware of. By the end of this episode, you’ll gain a new perspective on middle school and how you can effectively communicate with your kiddo through it all. Tune in and help your kid thrive through middle school and beyond!
00:00 Say hello to the queen of middle school, Phyllis Fagell, a professional counselor, journalist, and author!
03:00 What led you to counseling?
08:30 What are the difficulties when transitioning into middle school?
10:05 How can parents support their kids during this time?
13:00 Friendships in middle school.
15:25 How do you counsel kids feeling left out?
20:25 Why do we need to be aware of how we communicate?
24:15 Setting boundaries between friends.
26:05 What are the signs of declining mental health in middle schoolers?
29:10 How can we set positive communication examples as parents?
34:40 What happens beyond middle school?
37:35 How does social pressure affect mental wellbeing?
41:55 Why are these tools so important to raise the next generation?
View all episodes
By Girls Mentorship
5
5858 ratings
In This Episode, We Chat About:
The transitions both into and out of middle school.
A counselor’s advice for middle schoolers and their parents.
The importance of mental health and the signs to look out for.
Resources + Links:
Get your copy of Middle School Superpowers by Phyllis Fagell on Amazon | https://amzn.to/3RmnKQi
Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events:
https://www.girlsmentorship.com/
Connect with us on Instagram:
Girls Mentorship | @girlsmentorship
Jill Petersen | @jillphxsen
Mary Frances | @msmaryfran
Join our Facebook Community | Girls Mentorship
Show Notes:
Don’t fear the middle school years! Joining us this week is the ultimate authority on all things related to middle school, Phyllis Fagell! Phyllis is a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, and journalist who authored Middle School Matters and Middle School Superpowers. She’s here to guide us through the middle school journey, sharing crucial advice on how we can support our kids as they navigate these pivotal educational years. Together, we’ll break down the transitions both into and out of middle school, dive into the advice she offers to middle schoolers and parents, as well as touch on the importance of mental health and the signs of decline we should be aware of. By the end of this episode, you’ll gain a new perspective on middle school and how you can effectively communicate with your kiddo through it all. Tune in and help your kid thrive through middle school and beyond!
00:00 Say hello to the queen of middle school, Phyllis Fagell, a professional counselor, journalist, and author!
03:00 What led you to counseling?
08:30 What are the difficulties when transitioning into middle school?
10:05 How can parents support their kids during this time?
13:00 Friendships in middle school.
15:25 How do you counsel kids feeling left out?
20:25 Why do we need to be aware of how we communicate?
24:15 Setting boundaries between friends.
26:05 What are the signs of declining mental health in middle schoolers?
29:10 How can we set positive communication examples as parents?
34:40 What happens beyond middle school?
37:35 How does social pressure affect mental wellbeing?
41:55 Why are these tools so important to raise the next generation?