The Middle School Parent Resource

Responding to your child's call, "I'm bored"

Playing the role of activities director will wear you out. Fire yourself from this position and equip your child with the tools for keeping himself busy this summer.

 

Curing your child’s boredom this summer

Among the many needs of middle schoolers today, one stands out. Purpose, translated as having a positive impact on someone or something, drives the motivation of middle schoolers. Set a course for increasing your child’s motivation with today’s strategy.

Looking for answers to a specific question? Try the search bar first. If your search comes up empty, contact Joe directly, either by email joe@middleschoolyears.com or phone 805-889-2142 for available dates.

Listen to the live call today - "Ideas for keeping your middle schooler off the couch"

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

Topic:  Keeping your kids engaged and off the couch this summer

Join author and parent education expert Joe Bruzzese during this month's 15 minute live call. Summer can either be rewarding, engaging and carefree or a time of endless frustration for kids and parents alike.

Regain your focus, clarify your vision and set yourself up for an amazing summer.

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).

Summer ideas for your middle schooler

Three ideas to smooth your path into the summer months, keep your family connected and your kids off the couch.

Teleseminar recording - Planning for an incredible summer with your kids.

The recording of yesterday's teleseminar. 20 minutes of solid strategies for planning an incredible summer with your kids.

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.

Next month's teleseminar will be held on Tuesday, April 20th at 10:30 am PST / 1:30 pm EST. Join me for a quick 20 minutes next month. Teleseminar title, "Happy now and later". I'll share current research and top strategies for promoting long term happiness in your child's life.