Joe Martin

Parenting the Middle School Years with Joe Martin

Education EN ↓ 6 episodes

Helping parents raise confident, resilient, and empathetic kids ages 10–14 through practical advice, real-life stories, and simple strategies that work in the real world. Short, actionable episodes for busy parents of middle schoolers who need a little help. Parenting should be a team sport! So we will be talking about: Friendship struggles Bullying Screen time Negative body image Motivation Confidence Resilience ... and all the challenges that come with raising a middle schooler The middle school years can feel messy, confusing, and sometimes overwhelming. But there is hope. Your child isn...

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Joe Martin

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Episode 5- 5 Things Every Middle School Girl Wishes Her Parents Knew 06.07.2026 6:09

Middle school can be an emotional and confusing time for girls, and parents often aren't sure how to help. In this episode, I share five things every middle school girl wishes her parents knew, along with practical ways to strengthen your relationship, build her confidence, and help her navigate these important years. Would love your feedback on what I got right and what I left out!

Episode 4- 5 Things Every Middle School Boy Wishes His Parents Knew 29.06.2026 4:41

Middle school boys don't always have the words to tell you what they need, but they're communicating more than you think. In this episode, I share five things nearly every middle school boy wishes his parents understood, from the importance of respect and independence to encouragement, connection, and believing in who they're becoming. Practical, encouraging advice for parents who want to strength...

Episode 3-When Your Child Stops Talking To You 22.06.2026 3:42

Middle schoolers don't stop talking because they don't love you anymore. They stop talking because they're changing. In this episode, I talk about why asking more questions often leads to shorter answers, and what to do instead. Through a simple story about shooting basketball with a teenager, you'll discover how shared experiences create the conversations parents are looking for. You'll learn: •...

Episode 2: Raising Kids Who Can Handle Failure 15.06.2026 5:48

Failure is not something to fear, it's one of the greatest teachers your child will ever have. In this episode, I share a powerful story from coaching middle school football and explains why resilient kids aren't the ones who avoid failure, they're the ones who learn how to bounce back from it. Discover practical ways to help your child build confidence, perseverance, and the ability to handle lif...

Episode 1: 5 Words Every Sports Parents Should Know...And Every Kid Needs To Hear 08.06.2026 5:03

Welcome to the first episode of Parenting The Middle School Years! Youth sports are getting pretty wild these days. So I want to share one of the most important lessons that I had to learn the hard way. And I want to pass on the 5 Magic Words every sports parent needs to know.

Parenting The Middle School Years Trailer 02.06.2026 1:16

Parenting the Middle School Years with Joe Martin helps parents of kids ages 10–14 navigate one of the most important (and challenging) stages of childhood. Each week, you'll get short, practical episodes filled with real-life stories, actionable strategies, and encouragement to help your child build confidence, resilience, empathy, and strong character. We'll tackle friendship struggles, bullying...