The Middle School Parent Resource

Show #103 – “My friend told me to do it. Sound familiar?”

How do kids handle peer pressure? The majority of kids entering middle school today are friend focused. When a friend says, “Do this or I won’t be your friend” kids have the tendency to do whatever the friend says. Follow this line of logic and you quickly progress to kids using drugs and alcohol. Today’s show looks at two strategies that can help kids move beyond peer pressure and begin making choices they feel confident about.

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Show #84- "Have you started planning for spring break? Share a few of your ideas.”

In the coming weeks I will write an article that is set to publish in a host of parenting magazines this February. I’m looking for ideas from you about how families like to spend their spring break. Of course, I’ll offer a few ideas to move you forward; but, I would love to have something from you today too.

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Are you wondering about something specific? What question do you hope I will answer about the middle school years?  Send in your questions. Many of the topics I talk about come directly from viewers. You can either add questions in the comments section below or send them to me directly at joe@thinking-forward.com

Show #79- "Is there a difference between a glass of wine and a line of cocaine?”

No better topic for a Friday big show than drugs and alcohol. Schools talk about it to varying degrees, but the real work falls on the shoulders of parents. Three strategies to share today that help you help your kids make intelligent choices.

If you are having trouble viewing the video above click here to see it in quicktime format.

Are you wondering about something specific? What question do you hope I will answer about the middle school years?  Send in your questions. Many of the topics I talk about come directly from viewers. You can either add questions in the comments section below or send them to me directly at joe@thinking-forward.com