HeyJaredIn the Middle With You
A podcast where we invite you into the day to day of our Oaks Christian Middle School community. Hosts:Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional CounselorTammy Kuku - Vice PrincipalProducer/Audio Engineer:Tyler Erickson - Educational Technologist
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Raising Capable Kids! Part 1 (opens the original)
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This week on In The Middle With You , Gaia Altshuler and Tammy Kuku invite you into a two-part series on capability. What does it really mean for our kids to be capable? Why is capability such an important part of raising healthy, confident middle schoolers? We’re unpacking the connection between capability and confidence, and exploring how giving our teens opportunities to try, struggle, problem-solve, and grow can shape the way they see themselves. With so many voices, opinions, and messages s
Pack Your Bags: We're Talking Student Retreats! (opens the original)
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This week on In the Middle With You , we’re excited to welcome Hayden Roush, our new Dean of Student Life, to the podcast! Hayden is here to share everything parents need to know about our upcoming student retreats. Retreats are one of Oaks Christian’s most favorite events of the year, and we want you to feel informed, prepared, and excited so you can share that excitement with your student! Tune in for all the details, helpful information, and what to expect as we look ahead to these meaningful
Norms Part 3: It’s Normal Not to Recognize Your Middle Schooler (opens the original)
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If you’ve ever looked at your middle schooler and thought, “Wait… who is this kid?!” you are definitely not alone. Middle school comes with A LOT of change: big emotions, shifting friendships, growing independence, unexpected attitudes, and moments that can leave parents wondering where their sweet, familiar kid went.In this episode of In the Middle With You , we’re talking about the ups, downs, and everything in between that comes with the middle school years. We’ll unpack why your child might
Is This Normal?: Social Emotional Edition (opens the original)
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Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Is this just part of middle school?" Join Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler for week two of our three-part series created especially for middle school parents. In this episode, we dive into the social and emotional norms of adolescence, exploring the changes students commonly experience in their emotions, friendships, identity, and growing independence. Our hope is that this conversation will help you better understand w
Is This Normal?: Behavior Edition (opens the original)
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Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this typical? Is this normal? Is this developmentally appropriate?" You're not alone! Join Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler as they kick off a three-week series designed specifically with middle school parents in mind. In this first episode, we explore the behavioral norms that are common during the middle school years, helping you better understand what your child may be experiencing. Our hope is that this series will encourage you, validate what you're
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