Recovery Radio
Recovery Radio
The Middle School Years
The Middle School Years
The Middle School Years
Friday 17th January 2020
Join Andy Mullen, a seasoned middle school counselor, as he shares insights on adolescent challenges, smartphone impacts, and emotional ups and downs in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Middle School: A Counselor’s Perspective on Adolescent Challenges
We're trying to give the kids the tools ahead of time to deal with what we know lies ahead or potentially could lie ahead.
What’s it really like to guide middle schoolers through their most turbulent years? In this episode of Recovery Radio, host Steve Martorano sits down with Andy Mullen, a middle school guidance counselor with nearly two decades of experience. Andy shares his wisdom on the rollercoaster ride that is middle school, where emotions run high and fitting in feels like a full-time job.
He delves into the emotional ups and downs that kids face and the vital role of a counselor in helping them manage these challenges before they spiral out of control. Andy also touches on the impact of smartphones, emphasizing the need for parents to stay vigilant about their child’s phone use. He’s got strong opinions on how these devices can affect young minds.
But it’s not all doom and gloom; Andy offers practical advice for parents and students alike, focusing on building resilience and preparing for the road ahead. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just curious about the world of middle schoolers, this episode is packed with insights and strategies to help navigate these formative years.