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How Are You Arriving? Conversations with Cristina Young,Relational Resilience: The Power of Connection Among Teens with Michelle Icard. Ep. 4Welcome BACK to How Are You Arriving. This week marks the beginning of a 4-part series called The Resilience Factor. What does it REALLY mean to be resilient? In the next four episodes, we will dive into what resilience looks like in everyday life, in our relationships, amidst internal obstacles, and during significant transitions. Then we will examine the growth that comes after the hardship and struggle. You’ll hear real stories and practical tools that you can apply in your own life. Subscribe now and join me as we explore how resilience helps us...
2025-09-2651 min
Saints Speak: The LCA PodcastSeason 2 | Episode 2: Parenting Through Adolescence with Michelle IcardIn this episode, nationally recognized author and parenting expert Michelle Icard joins us by phone to share practical insights on guiding children through the challenges of adolescence. From building stronger connections to helping kids develop independence, Michelle offers thoughtful strategies to support families during this pivotal stage.
Brian and Patrick also bring you school news and highlights for busy the month ahead.
Thanks for listening — we'll see you next time with more stories, updates, and insights from our community and beyond. Stay tuned for Episode 3 on October 7. Until then, remember to always...be a Saint!
2025-09-2358 min
Wake Up To Your Life125. The Cool Mom's Guide to Parenting Tweens and Teens with Michelle IcardParenting can be challenging, but parenting tweens and teens is a straight-up Olympic sport. Luckily, my friend Michelle Icard is a parenting expert that specializes in getting tweens and teens to talk to us about… pretty much anything. In this episode, she shares her best communication strategies, her hot takes on overreaching and overreactive parenting, and why "Botox Brow" is your secret weapon for talking to your tweens and teens. Michelle Icard has degrees in English and Education and has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years, creating curriculum, books, and programs tha...
2025-06-0448 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersDeep Dive with Michelle Icard on Useful FailuresBased on her invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Michelle Icard thinks with Kelly about mistakes and making sure that rebellions don’t become the headline of our kids’ childhoods, but rather a jumping off point. This is a conversation to save us all from the overreactions and regrets that stymie growth. Michelle’s book is 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child A Success. (Previously aired)Warning: this episode includes a brief discussion of suicide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
2025-04-0854 min
Fresh Start Family ShowEp. 264: 3 Steps to Turn Mistakes & Failures into Character Building Moments for Both Our Kids & Ourselves as Parents with Michelle IcardIn this episode of The Fresh Start Family Show, Wendy sits down with the incredible Michelle Icard, author, educator, and middle school expert, to talk about why failures and mistakes are actually GOOD for kids - and how we can turn them into powerful learning experiences (without the shame or guilt!)Michelle introduces her game-changing approach to parenting through challenges, including eight common "failure archetypes" - like The Rebel and The Loner - which help parents understand what’s really going on when kids mess up. She also shares her simple three-step framework for gu...
2025-02-261h 00
Parenting Teens Unfiltered with Cat & NatTurning Failures into Character Building Moments with Michelle IcardWhen our kid has a misstep, rebellion, or mistake, it can feel like we as parents have failed them. Similar to muscle growth, our kids need to tear and repair along their life journey to become more emotionally strong and resilient. in this repeat episode with Michelle Icard, author of 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success: What to Do and What to Say to Turn “Failures’ into Character-Building Moments, we learn how to reframe our expectations and help our kids prepare to launch in to the real world confidently. Michelle has worked with parents, children, and teachers for...
2024-12-3033 min
Cat & Nat UnfilteredParenting Unfiltered: Turning Failures into Character Building Moments with Michelle IcardWhen our kid has a misstep, rebellion, or mistake, it can feel like we as parents have failed them. Similar to muscle growth, our kids need to tear and repair along their life journey to become more emotionally strong and resilient. in this repeat episode with Michelle Icard, author of 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success: What to Do and What to Say to Turn “Failures’ into Character-Building Moments, we learn how to reframe our expectations and help our kids prepare to launch in to the real world confidently. Michelle has worked with parents, children, and teachers for...
2024-12-3033 min
A Dad's Path#103 - Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success with Michelle IcardJoin us for an insightful episode of A Dad's Path Podcast, where host Will Braunstein interviews Michelle Icard, a renowned educator and author.
Michelle's practical insights and compassionate approach provide invaluable guidance for dads striving to support their children through various stages of growth, from young kids to adolescents.
Michelle shares her extensive experience working with parents, children, and teachers and discusses her books "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success," "14 Talks by Age 14," and "Middle School Makeover."
Highlights include:
Turning Failures into Success: Exploring how common setbacks...
2024-07-0148 min
Happiness through Hardship130. Michelle Icard: From Setbacks to Strength - Empowering our KidsFailure isn’t glamorous, but it's important for personal growth, especially for our children. On this week’s episode of “Happiness through Hardship” - The Podcast, world renowned educator turned best-selling author, Michelle Icard, shares powerful strategies for navigating the maze of parenthood. She talks about the importance of embracing failure as a catalyst for growth and reframing setbacks as opportunities. Through thought-provoking insights and practical advice, Michelle guides us toward fostering resilience, empathy, and individuality in the hearts and minds of our children. Please join us as we discuss the secrets to raising confident, capable children in today's ever-changing world.
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2024-06-1836 min
This Is So AwkwardManaging Failure with Michelle IcardThis sounds negative, but it’s not: helping kids to avoid failure is a major parenting goal. They need to learn to handle setbacks in order to navigate life. Educator and author of 8 Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success Michelle Icard goes beyond managing kids’ failure to making space for healthy risk taking.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP Order our book This Is So AwkwardCheck out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.comTo bring...
2024-05-1448 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard – RereleaseThis podcast episode focuses on talking to tweens about topics that range from sexuality and technology to the changing parent-child relationship. How do you approach tweens so that both people feel heard? Michelle Icard suggests the BRIEF method which stands for: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you’re hearing, and give Feedback.
The post How to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard – Rerelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
2024-04-0252 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard – RereleaseThis podcast episode focuses on talking to tweens about topics that range from sexuality and technology to the changing parent-child relationship. How do you approach tweens so that both people feel heard? Michelle Icard suggests the BRIEF method which stands for: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you’re hearing, and give Feedback.
The post How to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard – Rerelease appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
2024-04-0200 min
Cat & Nat UnfilteredTurn Failures into Character Building Moments with Michelle IcardWhen our kid has a misstep, rebellion, or mistake, it can feel like we as parents have failed them. Similar to muscle growth, our kids need to tear and repair along their life journey to become more emotionally strong and resilient. We sat down with Michelle Icard, author of 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success: What to Do and What to Say to Turn “Failures’ into Character-Building Moments, to learn how we can reframe our expectations and help our kids prepare to launch in to the real world confidently. Michelle has worked with parents, children, and teachers for m...
2024-03-1816 min
Zen PopWisdom from our Friends- Episode 744Cathy and Todd share the best clips from interviews with their friends Michelle Icard, Dr. Devorah Heitner, Dr. John Duffy, and Dr. Alexandra Solomon (they are all keynote speakers at Zen Parenting, 2024, Jan 26&27)! They also discuss the heightened skincare of teens, why we need so many sweatshirts, and why conflict is so common in our most important relationships.
For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com.
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2024-01-0957 min
The Dad Edge PodcastTurning Setbacks into Success with Michelle IcardMichelle Icard is the author of the books “Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen” and “Middle School Makeover”. She has a degree in Education and has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years, creating curriculum, books, and programs that help them better understand and navigate early adolescence. In this episode, Larry Hagner interviews Michelle Icard about their family and their experiences in parenting. Michelle shares that she has two adult children and two dogs. The conversation also touches on their long-term marriage and recent celebration at a concert. Setbacks can lead to success. This is...
2023-12-291h 05
Dads With DaughtersRethinking Parenthood: Eight Setbacks That Can Shape Your Daughter's SuccessIn this episode of the "Dads with Daughters" podcast, host Christopher Lewis welcomes author and parenting expert Michelle Icard. The podcast aims to provide resources and support to help fathers be the best they can be in raising strong, independent daughters. Christopher introduces Michelle Icard, highlighting her extensive experience as a writer and her focus on parenting topics. Michelle is the author of several books, including "14 Talks by Age 14," "Middle School Makeover," and her newest book, "Eight Setbacks that can make a child a Success." She's also a parent herself, with two young adult children. ...
2023-12-1831 minDads With DaughtersRethinking Parenthood: Eight Setbacks That Can Shape Your Daughter's SuccessIn this episode of the "Dads with Daughters" podcast, host Christopher Lewis welcomes author and parenting expert Michelle Icard. The podcast aims to provide resources and support to help fathers be the best they can be in raising strong, independent daughters. Christopher introduces Michelle Icard, highlighting her extensive experience as a writer and her focus on parenting topics. Michelle is the author of several books, including "14 Talks by Age 14," "Middle School Makeover," and her newest book, "Eight Setbacks that can make a child a Success." She's also a parent herself, with two young adult children. ...
2023-12-1831 minZen PopShould I Let My Kid Fail? A Conversation with Michelle Icard- Episode 740Todd and Cathy talk with Michelle Icard, the author of ’14 Talks by Age 14′ and her new book, ‘8 Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success.’ They discuss why we try to manage everyone’s emotions, the challenges of letting our kids experience failure, and how embracing these challenges can contribute to building their character and enabling them to navigate their own lives.
For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com.
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2023-12-1258 min
Parenting For The PresentIt's Part of The Learning Curve with Michelle IcardWe, as parents, have to get comfortable with watching our kids fail. It's part of the learning curve and letting them become independent. Join us this week to hear insights from Author and Speaker Michelle Icard! This episode will leave you with the question of how our teenage experience informs our parenting style. Follow Michelle Icard at @michelleicard and visit www.michelleicard.com for more content and information!
2023-12-0339 min
D35 on the GoAuthor Michelle Icard on Supporting Your Child Through SetbacksIn this episode, Dr. Wang talks with Michelle Icard, author of 8 Setbacks that Can Make A Child A Success, Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen, and Middle School Makeover. The discussion highlights the 3 steps parents can take to support a child through a setback and help them come out stronger. We also explore how we can work together as a community to support all of our children collectively.If you are interested in reading Michelle Icard’s book, 8 Setbacks That Can Make A Child A Success, please email us at d35onthego@glencoeschools.org. Hosted on...
2023-10-1622 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 260: How to Turn Setbacks into SuccessMichelle Icard, author of Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success, returns to clue us in on what to say and do when our teens stumble and fall. We cover Michelle’s easy three-step method to speaking to your teen about any failure. Full Show NotesSetbacks and failures might seem like the worst things for teens, but they can actually be pivotal moments that build character strengths. In her new book "Eight Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success," psychologist and parenting expert Michelle Icard flips the script on our ins...
2023-09-2424 min
Date Night with Jake and PageMichelle IcardShe's baaaaack... and this time, she's a REAL AUTHOR (just in case you, like Michelle Icard herself, didn't believe that until this time around). And that endearing humility and humor are reasons #4,000 and 4,001 why you'll love her so.
On this episode of "Date Night with Jake and Page" Michelle joins your hosts to discuss her THIRD BOOK, "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success." They discuss the reframing of the word, "failure," which middle school archetype each person was in middle school (and how to correctly pronounce the word, "archetype"), and Michelle calls Jake out on thinking he was...
2023-09-2435 min
Okayest Moms: The Podcast168. Creating Resiliency In Kids With Michelle IcardWe talk to Michelle Icard, author of Eight Setbacks That Can Make A Child A Success, about letting our kids make mistakes, and how to help them work through them.
about michelle icard
Michelle Icard has worked with parents, children, and teachers for more than 20 years, creating curriculum, books, and programs that help them better understand and navigate early adolescence.
Michelle is the author of three books on this subject. Her latest, 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success: What to Do and What to Say to Turn “Failures’ into Character-Building Moments (2023) is an invaluab...
2023-09-1928 min
Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensTurning Teens “Failures” into Character-Building Moments with Michelle IcardI’m so excited that Michelle Icard is back today to chat about her newest book: 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success. Michelle shares with me how parents can best support their adolescents through setbacks and why we can’t swoop in to fix everything for them. She explains her three steps to take when dealing with a problem: contain, resolve, & evolve, and we touch on where consequences show up. Kids are always going to make more mistakes, and it’s critical that we allow children to learn from those mistakes. Michelle and I tease...
2023-09-1839 minJoyful Courage for Parenting TeensTurning Teens “Failures” into Character-Building Moments with Michelle IcardI’m so excited that Michelle Icard is back today to chat about her newest book: 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success. Michelle shares with me how parents can best support their adolescents through setbacks and why we can’t swoop in to fix everything for them. She explains her three steps to take when dealing with a problem: contain, resolve, & evolve, and we touch on where consequences show up. Kids are always going to make more mistakes, and it’s critical that we allow children to learn from those mistakes. Michelle and I tease...
2023-09-1839 min
Motherhood UnstressedMichelle Icard ON: Turning A Child's Setbacks into SuccessAcclaimed author and parenting expert Michelle Icard is out with a new book, "EIGHT SETBACKS THAT CAN MAKE A CHILD A SUCCESS," and is poised to revolutionize the way caregivers approach challenging situations with their children. As bestselling author Kelly Corrigan aptly puts it, Michelle Icard is a beacon of wisdom in the turbulent sea of parenting advice. Drawing upon decades of experience working with tweens, teenagers, and families, Michelle shares her invaluable insights into helping children navigate eight categories of tense situations. From academic stumbles to social media blunders and rebellious choices, Michelle's three-step approach—Contain, Re...
2023-09-1727 min
Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn HoldernessHelping Kids (And Us) with Failure with Michelle IcardI am constantly wavering about being proud of my kids for good grades and feeling overwhelmed with how much work they have to do. The same goes for sports as I’m the loudest one cheering on the sidelines, but sometimes brought to tears when they have a hard loss. We wanted to discuss how to deal with setbacks, so we brought Michelle Icard onto the podcast to tell us how to turn failures into character-building moments, something she lays out in her new book, 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success. We talk about teen...
2023-09-0541 min
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2023-08-1300 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersYour Child's Bill of Rights
Play this one on repeat. Share widely. Michelle Icard tells me that kids have rights (okay) and these are they.
From Michelle’s book 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child A Success, available August 22, 2023.
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2023-08-1105 min
This Is the AuthorS8 E28: Hakeem Oluseyi, Susan Casey, and Michelle IcardIn this episode, meet NASA astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi, journalist Susan Casey, and speaker and educator Michelle Icard. Discover why Susan Casey considers her library her personal nirvana, which events Michelle Icard loves most at her local library, and how Hakeem Oluseyi wrote his book to be a guide for others going through hard times.
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2023-08-0816 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersMistakes or The Only Way? with Michelle Icard
Based on her invaluable playbook for anxious parents everywhere, Michelle Icard thinks with Kelly about mistakes and making sure that rebellions don’t become the headline of our kids’ childhoods, but rather a jumping off point. This is a conversation to save us all from the overreactions and regrets that stymie growth. Michelle’s book is 8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child A Success, available August 22, 2023.
Warning: this episode includes a brief discussion of suicide.
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2023-08-0856 min
Raising Good HumansS3 Ep 31: How to Turn Failures Into Character-Building MomentsWorried about your kid and starting to spiral? Is the child in your life experiencing a major or even minor failure? Pause, take a deep breath- and start this episode! Michelle Icard, author and speaker whose work is regularly featured in CNN, is here to help. Her new book EIGHT SETBACKS THAT CAN MAKE A CHILD A SUCCESS is on sale on August 22nd.PLUS: I WROTE MY FIRST BOOK! Pre-order your copy of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans https://draliza.com/pre-order/Subscribe to my free newsletter fo...
2023-08-0440 min
The Paesanos PodcastNavigating the Internet and Adolescence at the Same TimeWe're excited to have Michelle Icard on the podcast this week. Michelle is an author and educator who works with parents, teachers, and children - helping them navigate the tumultuous stages of early adolescence. She's also the author of three books:
Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years
Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School
8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success (coming August 8, 2023)
You can find Michelle's articles and insight on the TO...
2023-06-0140 min
Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom PicksMichelle Icard: The hard talks we need to have with our kids (and how to have them) | Episode 294Author Michelle Icard chats about her book "14 Talks By Age 14," sharing how parents can approach the difficult conversations we know we need to have with our kids. Find Michelle's helpful book, wherever you buy your books. Follow us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. And for show notes, visit CoolMomPicks.com.About our sponsor, Camp Tuku: If you have a child age 6-14, Camp Tuku is where “nature meets joyful minds.” This exceptionally beautiful sleepaway camp rests in 1,000 acres of pristine wilderness in the Catskill Mountains of New York, surrounded by stunning lakes, breathtaking waterfalls, and miles...
2023-03-3036 min
Teen Life PodcastEpisode 96: Consent & Sports BettingDo you know how to talk about consent with your teen? Chris and Karlie tackle this extremely important topic with practical tips for what to say. You’ll come away with useful information, guaranteed to make you more confident when you start the conversation.
They also discuss sports betting and gambling addiction among teens. What to look for and what to ask about.
Plus, stick around for advice on how to help middle and high schoolers solve problems, even when they seem to be stuck.
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2023-02-2822 min
The 5 to 8 Shift with Susannah McMonagle, a podcast for parents70. Making Friendship Bracelets (and Other Helpful Tips for Moms of Tween Girls), Amy Weatherly, Sister I Am With YouDo you have a tween or a daughter who is hitting double digits soon? This episode will be music to your ears thanks to Amy Weatherly. With the help of her friend, Jess Johnston, Amy founded the online community, Sister I Am With You, that has 1M+ followers. Their book, I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants) hit shelves January 2021 and they're back with another book - this time geared for girls 8-12.
In this episode, we chat -
- the value of female friendship - for moms and tweens
- the 4 diff...
2023-02-2738 min
Nobody Told Me!Michelle Icard: ...how to make your child comfortable with difficult conversationsOn this episode, we look at the ways parents can help prepare their tweens and teens for the emotional, physical and social challenges they'll be facing. Our guest is Michelle Icard, who's a member of the Today show parenting team and NBC News Learn. She's also the author of a great book called, "Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School". Her website is https://michelleicard.com/ Thanks to our sponsor, Paired, the relationship app for couples. You and your partner download the app, "Pair" together, and every da...
2022-12-3130 min
The Count of ThreeS2:1 Wait! You want me to talk about what, when?A parent’s role involves having some awkward but essential conversations with their children as they mature. Michelle Icard, (author Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School) says 14 is the new 18! Join her and host Suzi Kennon for a lighthearted look at how to navigate those not so light conversations on puberty, body changes, and more in a positive way.
2022-11-1431 min
Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensSummer Throwback: Eps 264 Talking Middle Schoolers with Michelle IcardHi Listeners! Welcome to the Joyful courage 2022 Summer Throwback series! We are all busy enjoying the long days of sunshine, and I wanted to be sure that you have some useful listening material to enjoy - so I will be sharing some of my favorite shows from the past with you weekly through July and August.I am really excited to revisit this interview I did with Michelle Icard. We dig into the middle school years, and the WHAT and HOW of crucial conversations you should be having with them. Michelle is brilliant and I know you w...
2022-08-0848 minJoyful Courage for Parenting TeensSummer Throwback: Eps 264 Talking Middle Schoolers with Michelle IcardHi Listeners! Welcome to the Joyful courage 2022 Summer Throwback series! We are all busy enjoying the long days of sunshine, and I wanted to be sure that you have some useful listening material to enjoy - so I will be sharing some of my favorite shows from the past with you weekly through July and August.I am really excited to revisit this interview I did with Michelle Icard. We dig into the middle school years, and the WHAT and HOW of crucial conversations you should be having with them. Michelle is brilliant and I know you w...
2022-08-0848 min
Soulful SoundbitesWords Carry EnergyI am Erica Smigielski, a Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanic Practitioner. Soulful Soundbites is for anyone looking to nourish their soul in practical and relatable ways through bite-size insights for your soul.
Today, I'm talking about words. Yes, bringing words together is essential to deliver a message or experience. But I'm talking about how words carry energy. The words we speak carry incredible, unwavering power. Science tells us that every sound ever made exists forever. Its wave-form casts through the universe for eternity. Imagine that. Your words are the tips of an energetic pattern that lasts...indefinitely...
2022-05-1611 minNobody Told Me!Michelle Icard: ...how to make your child comfortable with difficult conversationsAs you probably know, we're a mother-daughter duo and this episode is especially important to us because we'll be talking about the ways parents can help prepare their tweens and teens for the emotional, physical and social challenges they'll be facing. Our guest is Michelle Icard, who's a member of the Today show parenting team and NBC News Learn. She's also the author of a great new book called, Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School. Thanks to...
2022-04-2730 min
Big Ideas in Youth MinistryEpisode 14- Michelle Icard
Cliff and Michelle talk with CNN contributor and Author Michelle Icard about her new book Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen
2022-03-0700 min
Why is Everyone Yelling?Episode 67: Michelle Icard – Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen
Michelle Icard is a speaker, author and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her newest book is Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen. That guides readers between the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. It talks to you about the simple conversations to the really big conversations. The book covers hygiene, alcohol, sex, repuation, friendship, freedom. So many topics in this book that I was underlining and taking notes on. My oldest child is 9 and I felt like it was a great...
2022-01-1853 min
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens56: Encore: My Child is Turning Into a Teenager. How Do I Handle It?Managing the teenage years can be overwhelming. Dr. Lisa explains what the toughest year is for teens and why. When kids hit thirteen they often become highly emotional. What happens in the brain and the body during this time? Dr. Lisa discusses the process of "separation-individuation" where young people seek to define their own identities - often by being hard on their folks.Parents sometimes assume that age thirteen is the beginning of adolescence. But is it really? And how can you help a tween or teen who's having an emotional meltdown? Dr. Lisa ha...
2021-11-1629 min
Bod AlmightyHow To Respond When Your Child Says I'm Fat with Emma WrightHas your child told you “I’m fat!”? How did you feel? How did you respond? Do you wish you had the perfect thing to say?
Emma Wright has the expert advice for you! Emma Wright is an internationally recognised expert in eating disorder prevention, parent training and public speaking. Having worked with hundreds of parents in her coaching practice & online programs as well as presenting in dozens of schools, Emma has proven that conventional parenting methods to prevent body image issues are flawed at best. Instead, Emma offers a powerful new approach to parents and family...
2021-09-2633 min
Sunny Side Up NutritionParenting Middle and High Schoolers with Michelle IcardFor this episode of the Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast, Anna Lutz and Elizabeth Davenport are joined by Michelle Icard, a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. We discuss: What parents need to understand about their children during the ages of 11-14 The middle school construction project: the body, brain, and identity changes How parents can care for themselves if they struggle with perfectionism around parenting How the pandemic has changed and impacted teens and advice for parents What parents could do or say i...
2021-09-1327 minSunny Side Up NutritionParenting Middle and High Schoolers with Michelle IcardFor this episode of the Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast, Anna Lutz and Elizabeth Davenport are joined by Michelle Icard, a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. We discuss: What parents need to understand about their children during the ages of 11-14 The middle school construction project: the body, brain, and identity changes How parents can care for themselves if they struggle with perfectionism around parenting How the pandemic has changed and impacted teens and advice for parents What parents could do or say i...
2021-09-1327 minThe 5 to 8 Shift with Susannah McMonagle, a podcast for parents32. Throwback Thursday Summer Series #5: Reputation and Risk in Middle School, Michelle IcardOn this episode, Michelle and Susannah talk *so many things* related to tween life, parenting the young teen crowd, and navigating the tumultuous time - otherwise known as middle school. Specifically, Michelle shares what role risk plays in the brain of an early adolescent and what parents should understand about the power of reputation in middle school.
Michelle Icard is a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen (Harmony/Random House 2021), guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations pare...
2021-08-2636 min
Laugh Lines with Kim & Penn HoldernessHow to Navigate the Awkward Years with Michelle IcardLet’s be real, middle school was (all-caps) AWKWARD. Between the braces (and for me, a bad perm) and hormones, it’s a wonder we survived. Michelle Icard has made it her life’s work to help kids through these awkward years. Bless. Her new book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. Also - her first book, Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, is a primer for the social and emotion...
2021-08-1740 minHow To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle IcardThis podcast episode focuses on talking to tweens about topics that range from sexuality and technology to the changing parent-child relationship. How do you approach tweens so that both people feel heard? Michelle Icard suggests the BRIEF method which stands for: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you’re hearing, and give Feedback.
The post How to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.
2021-07-2752 min
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Worth Reading WednesdaysEP 24: Worthy Reads – Tails and Tales #4Worthy Reads is a summer installment of the Worth Reading Wednesdays podcast, hosted by the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System. To celebrate the library's 2021 summer reading program, Tails and Tales, our librarian co-hosts will be sharing some of their favorite reads in case you need help deciding on your next book! You can register for the summer library program at lowndes.beanstack.org for a chance to win free goodies, gift cards, and more!
In this mini-episode, Nicole talks about her anticipated read and what she plans to take from Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations...
2021-06-0910 min
The Elevate PodcastSpeaker, Author, and Educator Michelle IcardMichelle Icard joins us this episode and shares her wealth of knowledge about the challenging life for kids in middle school. Michelle and Ramita discuss social media, how societal changes affect students' learning abilities, and how to address difficult conversations within the family.
You can learn more about the content mentioned in this episode by visiting the links below:
"Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen"
"Middle School Makeover"
"Free Range Kids"
Michelle's website
2021-06-0854 min
Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for Busy Moms147: Drama Free Conversations with Michelle IcardHow much drama do you bring into your conversations?
Oh warriors, I have brought a LOT of drama into my conversations over the years.
Whether it's been in my delivery (jumping in too fast anyone?!) or beating around the bush or being defensive or being overly bossy (I know, hard to believe!)....
Help is here!
Michelle Icard is on the show today to help us have drama free conversations, whether it's with our middle school aged child or our partner.
Listen in and then let us know what you learned or what helps you...
2021-06-0233 min
Love Your Life Show: Personal Growth, Mindset, + Habits for MomsDrama Free Conversations with Michelle IcardHow much drama do you bring into your conversations? Oh warriors, I have brought a LOT of drama into my conversations over the years. Whether it's been in my delivery (jumping in too fast anyone?!)/...or beating around the bush in an odd passive agressive way... or being defensive ...or being overly bossy (I know, hard to believe!).... Help is here! Michelle Icard is on the show today to help us have drama free conversations, whether it's with our middle school aged child or our partner. Listen in and th...
2021-06-0233 min
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsAsk Margaret: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Consent?Conversations with kids about consent are tricky. It can be awkward or uncomfortable to talk with kids of any age about sex, but the more often we have these conversations, the more likely our kids will be able to navigate difficult situations. Have conversations about peer pressure, sex, consent, and personal safety as early and as frequently as possible, while keeping these conversations age-appropriate.This week a listener on our Facebook page asks:When and how do I have conversations with my kids about consent?Regarding their bodies.... touching and allowing touch from...
2021-05-3108 minThe 5 to 8 Shift with Susannah McMonagle, a podcast for parents23. To All the Moms and the Mamas in Waiting | A Dose of EncouragementIt's Mother's Day Weekend - so who better to encourage than Moms themselves?
This episode is two-fold - first up is a note of appreciation to all the Moms out there doing the work day in and day out - showing up well for their families - despite everything thrown their way. I am so proud of all of you - and in case no one told you this week - you rock!
The second half of the episode is for all the Mamas in Waiting, which can be an excruciatingly hard place to be...
2021-05-0729 min
The Hamilton ReviewA Conversation with Michelle Icard, Author of "Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need To Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School" PART TWOIn part two of their conversation, Dr. Bob continues his great discussion with author and speaker Michelle Icard about critical conversations that you need to have with your child. We live in a world where fourteen is the new eighteen and Michelle guides us on having open dialogue with our kids before they enter high school. Friends, "Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen" is a wonderful book that every parent should read and you will gain so much from this conversation! Michelle Icard is the author of FOURTEEN TALKS BY AGE FOURTEEN and MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKEOVER. Her work...
2021-05-0626 minThe Hamilton ReviewA Conversation with Michelle Icard, Author of "Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need To Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School"In this conversation, Dr. Bob has a meaningful discussion with author and speaker Michelle Icard about critical conversations that you need to have with your child. We live in a world where fourteen is the new eighteen and Michelle guides us on having open dialogue with our kids before they enter high school. Friends, "Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen" is a wonderful book that every parent should read and you will gain so much from this conversation! Michelle Icard is the author of FOURTEEN TALKS BY AGE FOURTEEN and MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKEOVER. Her work has been featured...
2021-05-0426 min
Out of Line with Cat PolandMichelle Icard: Middle School MavenOh, middle school. That dreaded time of adolescence when awkward is the side dish served with every entree. **RECORD SCRATCH** Hold up. What if we looked it again? Reconsidered the potential these precious years hold, rather than just grin (or grimace) and bear it? Yes, these years can be hard, but there’s so much more that’s worth exploring.
In this episode, I talk with my friend Michelle Icard, author of several books on middle school parenting, including her most recent, “14 Talks by Age 14.”
Listen, Michelle doesn’t call herself the “Middle Sc...
2021-04-2752 min
Date Night with Jake and PageMichelle IcardOn the latest episode of Date Night, Jake and Page sit down with Michelle Icard (@michelleicard), a speaker, author and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. Her first book, Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, is a primer for the social and emotional changes parents and kids navigate when mid-life meets middle school under one...
2021-04-2435 minWake Up To Your Life46. By Age 14If talking to your teen or tween makes you crazy, you need to listen to this episode. Practicing this one technique will make all the difference with your child. It's called "Botox Brow". Parenting expert, author and speaker Michelle Icard talks about what tools you need in your toolbox to effectively talk with your children. And Michelle also shares what she calls common "conversation crashers". Follow Michelle Icard on Instagram: @michelleicard Michelle's website: www.MichelleIcard.com Follow Colleen on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Colleen's website: www.ColleenOdegaard.com Email Col...
2021-04-2134 min
Motherhood UnstressedFOURTEEN TALKS BY AGE FOURTEEN: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School with Michelle Icard Michelle Icard is a member of the Today show parenting team and NBC News Learn. In this episode we discuss her new book, "Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School". Michelle shares key ways you can help your child through the emotional, physical, and social challenges of tweendom, and how to communicate in a way that builds trust and emotional stability in the relationship. Connect with Michelle at https://michelleicard.com,on Facebook @LessStressedMiddleSchoolParents and IG @michelleicard Take the Interactive Course GE...
2021-04-0534 minNobody Told Me!Michelle Icard: ...how to make your child comfortable with difficult conversationsAs you probably know, we're a mother-daughter duo and this episode is especially important to us because we'll be talking about the ways parents can help prepare their tweens and teens for the emotional, physical and social challenges they'll be facing. Our guest is Michelle Icard, who's a member of the Today show parenting team and NBC News Learn. She's also the author of a great new book called, Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School. ****** Thanks to our sponsor of...
2021-03-2228 minThe 5 to 8 Shift with Susannah McMonagle, a podcast for parents18. Talking Reputation & Risk in Middle School - 14 Talks by Age 14, Michelle IcardToday's guest is Michelle Icard, speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen (Harmony/Random House 2021) guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school.
On this episode, Michelle and Susannah talk *so many things* related to middle school life, parenting the young teen crowd, and navigating the tumultuous time - otherwise known as middle school. Specifically, Michelle shares why she is so passionate about middle schoolers, what role risk...
2021-03-1734 min
The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole BeurkensHow to Communicate Effectively with your Tweens and TeensMy guest this week is Michelle Icard, an author, speaker and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book is Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen, which guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they begin high school. Michelle is a member of the TODAY Show parenting team, NBC News Learn, and her work has been featured in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Redbook, Time, and People. Her leadership curriculum for middle schoolers, Athena's Path, and Hero's Pursuit...
2021-03-1742 min
Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom Picks14 talks to have with your child before 14: A conversation with author Michelle Icard | Episode 229As parents, we have an idea of what sorts of things we need to be talking to our kids about, but author Michelle Icard really lays them out and offers helpful guidance in her new book: Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen. She shares how to (and how not to) have these conversations, and offers insight into when to have them, and more. As always, we close our show with our Cool Picks of the Week. Join our We Time Project with our sponsor The Great Courses Plus. It's like all of us taking a course with all...
2021-03-1236 min
Power Your Parenting: Moms With TeensFourteen Talks by Age FourteenIn this episode I interview Michelle Icard about her new book, "Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School." Michelle draws from her decades of experience working with families to focus not only on those big, thorny topics—like friendship, sexuality, impulsivity, and technology—but on conversations about creativity, hygiene, money, privilege, and contributing to the family. She outlines her family-tested formula for best approaching these essential conversations, the BRIEF Model (Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what you're hearing, and give Feedb...
2021-03-0839 minJoyful Courage for Parenting TeensMichelle Icard Shares about the Crucial Conversations to Have With Our Middle SchoolersMy guest today is Michelle Icard. Michelle is a member of the Today show parenting team and NBC News Learn. The author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen and Middle School Makeover, her work has been featured in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Redbook, Time, and People. Her leadership curriculum for middle schoolers, Athena's Path and Hero's Pursuit, have been implemented at schools across the U.S., and her summer camp curriculum is offered at more than twenty camps each summer. She lives with her family in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ta...
2021-03-0844 minJoyful Courage for Parenting TeensMichelle Icard Shares about the Crucial Conversations to Have With Our Middle SchoolersMy guest today is Michelle Icard. Michelle is a member of the Today show parenting team and NBC News Learn. The author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen and Middle School Makeover, her work has been featured in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Redbook, Time, and People. Her leadership curriculum for middle schoolers, Athena's Path and Hero's Pursuit, have been implemented at schools across the U.S., and her summer camp curriculum is offered at more than twenty camps each summer. She lives with her family in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ta...
2021-03-0844 min
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny MomsFresh Take: Michelle Icard on the 14 Talks Parents Need To Have With Their Kids Before They Turn 14This week we're talking to Michelle Icard, middle-schooler whisperer and author of the new book FOURTEEN TALKS BY AGE FOURTEEN: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School. Michelle says that tweens have begun "the necessary and difficult work of pulling away," but they're still at an age where what their parents say can have enormous impact. Michelle's work helps parents position themselves so that our kids trust what we have to say, and that we won't freak out when they come to ask us questions or seek guidance....
2021-03-0534 min
Parenting Q's110: The Parent-Child RelationshipThanks for joining the Parenting Q's conversation. I'm pastor Ryan and today we are diving a bit further into a conversation as it relates to the book by our guest last week, Michelle Icard! We will also take a look at a study about teens and how their relationship with their family during the pandemic has impacted their mental health. If you're not already following the conversation on Instagram, do so today by searching @parenting.qs. We are here for you and want to support you in every way we are able.
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2021-03-0334 min
Tessy Antony De Nassau's Zoom O'ClockZoom O'Clock with Teenager mental health expert and Author Michelle IcardMichelle Icard (pronounced IKE-urd) is a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Her latest book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen (Harmony/Random House 2021) guides readers through the fourteen essential conversations parents need to have with their kids before they start high school. Her first book, Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, is a primer for the social and emotional changes parents and kids navigate when mid-life meets middle school under one roof.Michelle is a member...
2021-03-0322 min
Moms of Tweens and TeensTalks You Need To Have and How To Have Them The Essential Conversations / Interview with Author Michelle IcardSend us a textTrying to convince a middle schooler to listen to you can be frustrating - they begin to pull away, they don’t want to be seen with you, and oftentimes all they want to do is be with their friends or locked away in their room. And high school is just around the corner and it can be scary for us and you know you need to be having the important conversations to prepare them and keep them safe but how when they don’t want to talk to yo...
2021-03-0243 min
uh-PARENT-lyTalking to your tweens and teens: Author Michelle Icard explains how to get the conversation started
With COVID-19 and lots of “together time” at home, there may be more shut doors. This week uh-PARENT-ly cohosts Anne Johnsos and Tracy Weiner talk to Michelle Icard, educator and author of a new book, Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School. She offers ways to start conversations with your tweens and teens without being shut down or shut out. Listen to learn about conversation starters, phrases to avoid and Icard’s B.R.I.E.F formula to get kids talking!
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2021-02-2600 min
This Is the AuthorS6 E12: Daniel Fusco, Carole Robin and David Bradford, and Michelle IcardS6 E12: In this episode, meet pastor Daniel Fusco, relationship experts Carole Robin and David Bradford, and speaker and member of the TODAY Show parenting team Michelle Icard. Go behind the mic to discover what makes each of these authors tick, and the life experiences that have led them to write books on faith, parenting, and the art of building connections both personally and professionally.
Crazy Happy by Daniel Fusco: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/624574/crazy-happy/
Connect by David Bradford, PhD and Carole Robin, PhD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645809/connect/
Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen by Michelle Icard: https...
2021-02-2510 minParenting Q's109: Interview with Author Michelle Icard (14 Talks by Age 14)Thanks for joining the Parenting Q's conversation. I'm pastor Ryan and today we are diving into a conversation with Middle School expert and author extraordinaire Michelle Icard! If you're not already following the conversation on Instagram, do so today by searching @parenting.qs. We are here for you and want to support you in every way we are able.
The music for the intro and outro used is royalty free and available as public domain. It is called "City Sunshine" and is written by Kevin MacLeod. Other music is provided by the wonderful platform of Anchor.
2021-02-2431 min
Experience This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen by Michelle IcardPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/171992to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen
Author: Michelle Icard
Narrator: Michelle Icard
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
Release date: 02-23-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 240 ratings
Genres: Teenagers
Publisher's Summary:
The 14 essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this critical developmental window.
2021-02-2310h 05
Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsFourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School by Michelle IcardPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/439517 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School Author: Michelle Icard Narrator: Michelle Icard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 5 minutes Release date: February 23, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: The fourteen essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for the emotional, physical, and social challenges ahead, including scripts and advice to keep the communication going and stay connected during this...
2021-02-2310 min
Reaching Roots For ParentsFourteen Talks by Age 14Parents struggle to how to talk to their Tweens and Teens about thorny topics like friends, sex, money, hygiene, privilege and more. In this episode, Michelle Icard provides practical approaches and tools on how and when to have these with your kids and steer clear of landmines that shut down the conversation. Michelle Icard in the author of her new book FOURTEEN TALKS BY AGE FOURTEEN and Middle School Makeover. She is a member of the TODAY show parenting team, NBC News Learn and her work has been featured in the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Time, and People.
2021-02-2239 min
The Curious Mother14 Conversations to have before the age of 14 with Michelle Icard14 by 14- A highly anticipated book by middle school expert Michelle Icard is being released tomorrow. This is a super fun conversation filled with parenting wisdom nuggets from her book, and we can't wait for our Curious Mother's to listen.
2021-02-2237 min
Books Are My PeopleBooks Are My People - Episode #44 with Heather Bell AdamsOn this episode, author Heather Bell Adams comes to visit and we talk about The Dearly beloved by Cara Wall, Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz and other great books. Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyFind me on instagram at @jennifercaloyerasBooks Discussed:The All Night Sun Diane Zinna Fourteen Talk by Age 14: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have With Your Kids Before They Start High School Michelle Icard The Dearly Beloved Cara Wall??Milk Blood Heat Dantiel W...
2021-02-2222 minTalking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 126: Making Awkward Conversations EasierMichelle Icard, author of the new book Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen, joins us to chat about the most important discussions to have with young people these days. We’ll also cover how to make them go smoothly and what parents can do to minimize awkwardness (and arguments) in the process!Full show notesSay you’ve got a touchy topic you want to approach your teen about–maybe you found a vape in their room! You know that the moment you bring it up, your teen will explode and slam the door in your face...
2021-02-2131 min
On Purpose: The Heidi Stevens And Dr. John Duffy PodcastFourteen Talks By Age Fourteen with Michelle IcardThis week we talk to Michelle Icard, who is an accomplished speaker, educator, and author of the new book, "Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen." The book covers essential conversations to have with your teen or tween before they start high school. Michelle is one of our favorite experts on all things teenagers, so don't miss this one!
2021-02-1935 min
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens26: My Child is Turning Into a Teenager. How Do I Handle It?When kids hit thirteen they often become highly emotional. What happens in the brain and the body during this time? Dr. Lisa explains and also talks about the process of "separation-individuation" where young people seek to define their own identities - often by being hard on their folks.Parents sometimes assume that age thirteen is the beginning of adolescence. But is it really? And how can you help a tween or teen who's having an emotional meltdown? Dr. Lisa has good news: the intensity of early adolescence doesn’t last forever and there are effective things parents can...
2021-02-0931 min
Dealing and Feeling with Kathy RedwineThe Middle School Makeover with Michelle IcardWe all want our children to become the best adults they can be. But it doesn't happen by chance. Your communication and parenting behavior when they are young makes the difference, and no time period is more important than the middle school years. Today, Kathy welcomes Michelle Icard, Founder of Athena's Path, and author of The Middle School Makeover, and 14 Talks By Age 14. They discuss how to let our kids gain independence and to fail, better ways to listen, and how to keep conversations going when they are starting to pull away. So sit back and hear s...
2020-10-2955 min
This Unmillennial Lifeno. 75 - The Middle School Parenting EpisodeSomewhere around the age of 11 children begin to change, embarking on what today’s guest calls “The Middle School Construction Project.” As they begin to develop an adult body, an adult brain, and an adult identity, parents may be faced with a new dynamic in engaging with their child that provides a whole new set of challenges. Today’s guest is Michelle Icard, author of Middle School Makeover and a to-be-released guide for high school parents Fourteen by Fourteen. In this episode we discuss: Why the separation parents feel from their children during this period is actually pos...
2020-01-2732 min
Smart Mouth LifeMichelle IcardDonna and Rachel are friends who aren’t afraid to ask questions, laugh loudly, obsess freely and covet vintage items. The pair created the Smart Mouth Life Podcast to celebrate women who run their mouths and the world. Today's episode features Michelle Icard, a writer, speaker, educator, and the author of “Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years.” She is a member of the TODAY Show parenting team and NBC’s Education Nation. Michelle is currently writing her second book: “Fourteen by Fourteen: The 14 Essential Conversations to Have With...
2019-03-1330 minHow To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Middle Schoolers about Resilience, Self Care & Problem-Solving with Michelle IcardAhhh, middle school. The crazy, time of ultimate change between elementary school and high school. Just thinking about it brings up so many memories— not all great, of course, as middle school changes can be confusing and strange as we try to figure out the social scene while trying to understand ourselves. Our brains are growing, our bodies are developing and we are trying to answer questions like “who am I?” What do I like? Is it ok for me to like this while my friends like that? “Do I fit in?” and so much more. And while all of this is...
2019-02-0550 min
Better.How To Make Middle School BetterToday we are bringing back a really great interview that John did several months back with Michelle Icard. She is the author of "Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years." Michelle is brilliant and honest and funny and her advice is gold. Enjoy!!
2018-10-311h 10
The Curious MotherEpisode 12: Social Media with Michelle IcardMiddle school expert Michelle Icard joins us and we explore how to handle social media as a mom.
2018-08-1328 min
The Curious MotherEpisode 2: Middle School Friendships with Michelle IcardMiddle school expert Michelle Icard joins us as we talk about friendships in middle school, through the lens of being a mom.
2018-06-0429 min
Carolina OutdoorsCarolina Outdoors - Choosing the Right Summer CampThe middle school years for our pre-teens & teens are a great time for camp. Let’s learn from Michelle Icard of Michelle in the Middle about selecting camps and how to manage the expectations for success.
2018-05-1109 min
The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult ChairSurviving Middle School — Sage Advice from Parenting Expert Michelle IcardNavigating the murky waters of middle school can be tough on a kid. But navigating the murky waters of parenting a middle schooler can be even tougher! Today on The Adult Chair, our middle school maven Michelle Icard joins us to talk about how middle school has changed since we had to face it (and how it hasn't!). From social skills to hormones to technology to the parental relationship, Michelle has some fantastic insights that will help you keep a strong relationship with your middle schooler! About Michelle Icard Michelle Icard is the author of Mi...
2017-03-3030 min
Better.Michelle Icard: Getting Through Middle School AnxietyToday’s guest is Michelle Icard, author of “Middle School Makeover.” She also made headlines earlier this year when she left a note for three “mean girls” at Starbucks encouraging them to be more kind (http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-note-to-girls-at-starbucks-balancing-0531-20160531-column.html) Michelle shares her story about how the anxiety she experienced in middle school inspired the work she does today, and we also take a deep dive into the often murky waters of the middle school years. I think her advice and perspective can help both kids and parents navigate this period a little easier.
I...
2017-01-201h 10
Digital DadsEpisode 88: Middle School Makeover with Michelle IcardThe tween years. One of the more challenging times for parent and child alike. Both are adjusting the best they can to the many changes happening in this sometimes awkward phase of life. One of the biggest of these is the dreaded middle school. Michelle Icard is here to help. She
2016-10-0500 min
The Modern Dads Podcast#20: Middle School Makeover with Michelle IcardAuthor Michelle Icard joins us to talk about a time in our kids' lives that many parents dread, middle school. She tells us that these years can be fun and exciting if we leave the baggage from our own middle school years at the door and modify our parenting style as our kids mature. We also talk helping our kids respond to "mean" kids and the social media tools that can we can embrace with our kids.
The Parents Phrase Book author Whit Honea also joins us to talk about his son's transition from elementary school to middle school and the rea...
2014-09-1637 min
The Ironman ExecutiveMichelle In The Middle & Alessandra-The Foodie TeenThis week Kendall interviews Michelle Icard from Michelle in the Middle about her work empowering today's youth. Her second guest is Alessandra, The Foodie Teen. A 15 year old celiac in the UK who shares recipes and her journey of being a Paleo teen.
2014-08-1956 min
Power-Up With Your Day With A Uplifting Full Audiobook.Middle School Makeover by Michelle IcardPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/171321to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Middle School Makeover
Author: Michelle Icard
Narrator: Rose Itzcovitz
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 05-13-14
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 45 ratings
Genres: School-Age Children
Publisher's Summary:
2014-05-134h 58