Middle School Superpowers author Phyllis Fagell joins us on the show today to talk about the changes and magic that happens during the middle school stage. She shares how relationships change at this stage and the biggest mistake we can make as parents for kids at this age.
Today we discuss…
- Why parents are most unhappy when their children hit middle school
- How the relationship with your child changes as they grow
- Body changes and how they can feel very different from others in their peer group
- How we can change as parents when our child’s activities or friend groups change
- The biggest mistake we can make as parents at this stage
- Relationship changes that can feel like rejection
- Using new ways to communicate
- Understanding the areas where they still need support and where they can be more independent
- Navigating changes in friendships
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Show Notes: Middle School Superpowers
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Phyllis Fagell joins us today on this show to talk all about the middle school stage. Nationally board-certified school counselor and a licensed mental health counselor, Phyllis works with kids and families in private practice at The Chrysalis Group and serves as the Consulting Counselor at Landon School, in Bethesda, Maryland.
Phyllis also is an educational consultant, journalist, and author. She wrote the bestselling books “Middle School Matters” and “Middle School Superpowers” (Hachette Books) and is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post.
She freelances for publications including CNN, Working Mother, U.S. News & World Report and Your Teen, and her ideas have been shared in outlets including The New York Times,The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune, Mindshift and NPR. (Check out the article on CNN where she interviews ME!)
Phyllis speaks at schools and organizations nationally and internationally on a broad range of topics related to counseling, education and parenting. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and three children.
Today we discuss…
- Why parents are most unhappy when their children hit middle school
- How the relationship with your child changes as they grow
- Body changes and how they can feel very different from others in their peer group
- How we can change as parents when our child’s activities or friend groups change
- The biggest mistake we can make as parents at this stage
- Relationship changes that can feel like rejection
- Using new ways to communicate
- Understanding the areas where they still need support and where they can be more independent
- Navigating changes in friendships
Are you interested in learning more about Phyllis Fagell?
https://www.facebook.com/phyllislfagell/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-l-fagell-lcpc-049314b6/
About Our Guest: Phyllis Fagell
Phyllis L. Fagell, LCPC is a nationally board certified school counselor and a licensed mental health counselor. She works with kids and families in private practice at The Chrysalis Group and serves as the Consulting Counselor at Landon School, both in Bethesda, Maryland. Phyllis also is an educational consultant, journalist and author. She wrote the bestselling books “Middle School Matters” and “Middle School Superpowers” (Hachette Books) and is a frequent contributor to The Washington Post. She also freelances for publications including CNN, Working Mother, U.S. News & World Report and Your Teen, and her ideas have been shared in outlets including The New York Times,The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Chicago Tribune, Mindshift and NPR. Phyllis speaks at schools and organizations nationally and internationally on a broad range of topics related to counseling, education and parenting. She lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and three children
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About the Host: Lori Oberbroeckling
Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too!
She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.
