The Middle School Parent Resource

ABC - Morning Show - A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years

Middle Schooler's face new challenges today. Bullying, drugs and alcohol, social networking a host of social and peer related issues highlight the challenges for parents and kids today.

I would love to hear from you. Join the discussion by sending me your questions, comments, ideas and ramblings. The show improves and so does your child's journey through the middle school years, when you contribute.joe@thinking-forward.com

Top 4 must haves for girls starting middle school

A revised list of supplies and information for girls starting middle school in 2010.

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Yesterday's Call Recording - 15 minutes with author Annie Fox

Listen to the recording of yesterday's live call with guest host Annie Fox, author of the Middle School Confidential Series. Annie shared highlights from book 3 in the series, What's Up with my Family? The call also included Annie's thoughts on her new facebook group, Cruel's Not Cool, designed to draw attention to the growing abuse children feel at the hands of bullies.

Listen to the recording here in mp3 format. iTunes users can transfer the file to an ipod or other mp3 player and listen to it on the go.

Listen to the live call today with guest author Annie Fox - "What's up with my family?"

Join me today at 11:00 AM PST (1:00 PM CST / 2:00 PM EST) for this month's live call in.

Topic: What's up with my family? The latest book from author Annie Fox

Join guest author Annie Fox and host Joe Bruzzese during this month's 15 minute live call. Annie will share highlights from her book and answers to common questions like:

• Since we don’t get to choose our family (like we can choose our friends) what can tweens actually DO about family situations?
• Aren’t they kinda stuck with what they’ve got?

There are two ways to hear the call.

1. Listen over the internet by clicking  the “Listen Live” button below. Listening via your internet connection has the added option of asking questions in the chat room.

2. The other option is to call in to (646) 716-7230 at 11:00 AM PST (2:00 PM EST).

Tips for beating middle school gossip

Middle school gossip is here to stay, but that doesn’t mean you need to let it ruin your day.

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Highly successful middle school families

Summer strategies for staying connected as a family that build a strong foundation for the start of a new middle school year.

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