The Middle School Parent Resource

Radio Show Recording now available - Sarah Newton joins me to talk about a strong end to the school year

The recording of yesterday's teleseminar is now available. Click the play button below to listen.

Show details:

Join me and Kim Hamer, author of Get In Now! Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Child Into Private Elementary School and founder of the LosAngelesGuidetoPrivateSchools.com, as we share our tips for navigating the transition to middle school and high school.

Radio Show Today - "Finishing the school year with gusto"

Join me and Sarah Newton, teen expert from the UK as we talk about finishing the school year with energy and enthusiasm. After returning from spring break, kids tend to look toward summer with a declining focus on achieving in schools. Join us for, what is sure to be, an exciting 30 minutes.

Join us today (Thursday, April 9) at 9:00 AM PST (12:00 PM EST) for 30 minutes of top tips and strategies.

Participants can either call in from a cell phone or lan line, or log-on via their computer from anywhere with an internet connection. A recorded version of the show will be available on the web site tomorrow.

Call in number:  (646) 716-7230 When prompted dial 21634 (the teleseminar host id)

Internet log on information:  go to www.Thinking-Forward.com at any point from 10:00 AM - 10:30 PST (1:00 – 1:30 PM EST) and click on the button that says, “Listen Live – Blog Talk Radio)

Click the "Listen Live" button below to connect via your computer and internet connection. After connecting you can also ask questions in the chat room or join in the conversation if your computer has a microphone.

Alternately, listeners can call in using the phone number below. I look forward to having you join us today for what is sure to be an inspiring show, chockful of insightful ideas.

Call in number: (646) 716-7230. Enter 21634 when you are asked for the host ID.

Radio Show Tomorrow - "Finishing the school year with gusto"

Join me and Sarah Newton, teen expert from the UK as we talk about finishing the school year with energy and enthusiasm. After returning from spring break, kids tend to look toward summer with a declining focus on achieving in schools. Join us for, what is sure to be, an exciting 30 minutes.

Join us tomorrow (Thursday, April 9) at 9:00 AM PST (12:00 PM EST) for 30 minutes of top tips and strategies.

Participants can either call in from a cell phone or lan line, or log-on via their computer from anywhere with an internet connection. A recorded version of the show will be available on the web site Friday.

Call in number:  (646) 716-7230 When prompted dial 21634 (the teleseminar host id)

Internet log on information:  go to www.Thinking-Forward.com at any point from 10:00 AM - 10:30 PST (1:00 – 1:30 PM EST) and click on the button that says, “Listen Live – Blog Talk Radio)

Click the "Listen Live" button below to connect via your computer and internet connection. After connecting you can also ask questions in the chat room or join in the conversation if your computer has a microphone.

Alternately, listeners can call in using the phone number below. I look forward to having you join us tomorrow for what is sure to be an inspiring show, chockful of insightful ideas.

Call in number: (646) 716-7230. Enter 21634 when you are asked for the host ID.

Show #112– “Spring Break is here and it will still be here a week from now. A few ideas to keep you going.”

What do you have planned for your break? Even if you are working, your kids have a minimum of five days away, so get the plan together. Today’s show hits on a few ideas for an enjoyable break for you and your kids.

Do you have a show idea or question you have wondered about? Send it to me either in an email or leave it in a comment here on the site. joe@thinking-forward.com

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