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by Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW
💜 The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ Parenting a middle schooler doesn’t come with a manual—but this podcast comes pretty close. The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ helps parents, educators, counselors, and caregivers better understand tweens and young teens during one of the most important—and misunderstood—stages of childhood. Hosted by Suzanne M. Swain, EdS, LMSW —educator, therapist, former middle school teacher, school librarian, administrator, professor, and educational sociologist—each episode blends brain science, practical parenting strategies, emotional regulation, executive functioning support, and a little ridiculous joy to help families thrive. Topics include anxiety, ADHD, autism, executive functioning, emotional regulation, friendships, bullying, motivation, screen time, school success, neurodiversity, family communication, and adolescent development. Whether you’re raising a middle schooler, teaching one, counseling families, or simply trying to better understand the adolescent brain, you’ll find practical strategies, encouragement, and a little ridiculous joy along the way. 💜 Stop. Regulate. Listen.
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- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
S3 EP7: SEL Summer Camp Week 5: Anger Volcanoes: A Deep Dive Into Reactivity, Meltdowns, & Rage in Tweens
What if anger isn’t the real emotion? In this special Deep Dive episode, Suzanne is joined once again by therapist Jessica Ragnio, MSW, LICSW, for one of the most important conversations of the Summer Camp series. Together, they explore what is really happening beneath explosive behavior and why anger is so often protecting something much more vulnerable. Using Hawaiian volcanoes, ocean currents, and stories from Suzanne’s years in the middle school classroom, this episode unpacks the science...
- 3 weeks ago29 min
S2 EP 31 - SEL Summer Camp Week 4: Garden of Weedy Thoughts: Helping Middle Schoolers Bust Cognitive Distortions & Calm Anxiety
🌱 Garden of Weedy Thoughts: Helping Middle Schoolers Bust Cognitive Distortions & Calm Anxiety Why does your middle schooler suddenly believe everyone is judging them? Why can one awkward interaction at school turn into “Nobody likes me!”? And why do worries seem to grow so quickly during adolescence? Welcome to the strange garden of the middle school brain. In this week’s episode of Middle School Mary Poppins, Suzanne M. Swain, EdS, LMSW, is joined by Jessica Ragnio, MSW, LICSW, Clinical...
- Jun 24, 202635 min
S2 EP 30 - SEL Summer Camp Week 3: Oceans of Emotion: Why Middle Schoolers Feel Everything All at Once
Why does your middle schooler seem happy, anxious, excited, embarrassed, frustrated, and overwhelmed—all before dinner? In Week 3 of our Family Games Summer Camp series, Suzanne M. Swain, EdS, LMSW, is joined by Jessica Ragnio, MSW, LICSW, Clinical Director at Mightier, to explore the fascinating world of adolescent emotions. Together, they discuss why emotions become more intense during the middle school years, how identity development, independence, social awareness, and puberty shape emoti...
- Jun 16, 202627 min
S2 EP 29 - SEL Summer Camp Week 2: Are Screens Evil or Not? Chocolate Cake, Dopamine & the Middle School Brain
💜☂️ Are Screens Evil or Not? Chocolate Cake, Dopamine & the Middle School Brain | SEL Summer Camp Week 2 Why do kids seem glued to their phones? Why do texts, group chats, likes, and social media feel so important during middle school? And are screens really harming kids—or is the answer more complicated than that? In Week 2 of our SEL Summer Camp collaboration with Mightier, Suzanne Swain, EdS, LMSW sits down with developmental scientist Jason Kahn, PhD, co-founder of Mightier, to explor...
- Jun 9, 202628 min
S2 EP 28 - Your Kid Is Not a Little Adult
Middle school can feel like whiplash: your kid wants independence, craves belonging, and melts down over something that seems tiny to an adult brain. We slow that chaos down and explain what is actually happening inside adolescent brain development, using one clear metaphor: a sports car with a powerful engine, a hypersensitive alarm system, and a driver who is still in training. We walk through the three key brain “passengers” that shape behavior and emotions in early adolescence. First, th...
- May 26, 202621 min
S2 EP 27 - PlainTalk: Give Kids a Break — Don’t You Forget About Me
Middle school can feel like a daily showdown until you flip one assumption: the kid isn’t the problem, the kid is the signal. We’re talking about the moments that make adults say “Seriously?” and why that reaction is understandable, but often aimed at the wrong target. When behavior goes sideways, we tend to put all the weight on a 12- or 13-year-old who is navigating hormones, identity, social pressure, and a brain that’s still building impulse control. That is not an excuse, it’s a roadmap....
- May 12, 202635 min
S2 EP 26 - Internet Culture & Emotional Health: The Safety Dance
Internet Culture & Emotional Health: The Safety Dance feat. Adam Brooks, Program Coordinator from BARK Technologies for Part 3 of our “Safe Screen Time” technology series. Today we are discussing all things safety, balancing screens with quality time, family tech planning, & opening up a family discussions re: usage and appropriate boundaries. Suzanne took a deep dive into safety and devices, finding BARK. So excited about their work, Suzanne invited BARK to discuss their rese...
- May 5, 202631 min
S2 EP 25 - Dogs and Cats Help Anxious Kids Feel Safe — You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Middle school is a time when everything feels unpredictable—friendships shift, social rules change by the hour, and for neurodivergent kids, sensory overload can turn an ordinary day into a storm. So why do animals help so much? In this episode, we’re talking about dogs and cats not as “cute pets,” but as teammates—partners that can regulate a child’s nervous system in real, measurable ways. We break down the neuroscience in plain language: When you pet a dog or cat, cortisol drops, oxy...
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💜 The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ Parenting a middle schooler doesn’t come with a manual—but this podcast comes pretty close. The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast™ helps parents, educators, counselors, and caregivers better understand tweens and young teens during one of the most important—and misunderstood—stages of childhood. Hosted by Suzanne M. Swain, EdS, LMSW —educator, therapist, former middle school teacher, school librarian, administrator, professor, and educational sociologist—each episode blends brain science, practical parenting strategies, emotional regulation, executive functioning support, and a little ridiculous joy to help families thrive. Topics include anxiety, ADHD, autism, executive functioning, emotional regulation, friendships, bullying, motivation, screen time, school success, neurodiversity, family communication, and adolescent development. Whether you’re raising a middle schooler, teaching one, counseling families, or simply trying to better understand the adolescent brain, you’ll find practical strategies, encouragement, and a little ridiculous joy along the way. 💜 Stop. Regulate. Listen.
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