Interviews

Remember when your child wore whatever they wanted, said whatever came to mind, and couldn't have cared less what anybody thought? Then middle school happened. Suddenly, they're questioning how they look, who they hang out with, and whether they're good enough. And somewhere along the way, fitting in can start to feel more important than being themselves. In this episode of Middle School Mayhem™, I'm joined by children's author Heidi Solomon-Orlick for a heartfelt conversatio

Sometimes a father doesn't have to say a single word. Just showing up can make all the difference. But what does it really mean for a father to be present? And how do we make sure our children feel supported, especially when family life doesn't look the way we originally imagined? In this episode of Middle School Mayhem™, I'm joined by educator and award-winning author Dwight DeRamus for a candid conversation about fatherhood, family relationships, and the importance of raisi

What if your child is being bullied and you have absolutely no idea? Or what if the school calls and tells you that YOUR child is the one doing the bullying? Neither is a conversation any parent wants to have. In this episode of Middle School Mayhem™, I'm joined by author Gary Rivera for an honest conversation about bullying, the stories we don't always see, and why parents need to look beyond the labels. Drawing from his own childhood experiences and his book The Reluctant B

One minute, your child needs you for everything. The next, they're rolling their eyes, demanding independence, and acting like you've never raised a child a day in your life. Sound familiar? Middle school is a season of big changes, and sometimes parents are just trying to keep up! In this episode of Middle School Mayhem™, I'm joined by Dr. Terri Daniels, retired middle school administrator, educator, and certified parenting coach, for a candid, funny, and encouraging convers