Bouncing Back with Karen Brisport

By Karen Brisport

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Category: Education for Kids

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Dear Parents and Educators, This podcast was created for you. This podcast delivers practical, research-based tips to help you confidently support middle schoolers academically, emotionally, and socially. Each episode breaks down what really works during the often challenging middle school years, translating research and real-world experience into clear, doable strategies. From navigating academic pressure and motivation to supporting emotional well-being, friendships, and self-confidence, you’ll gain tools you can use right away. Whether you’re in the classroom or at home, this podcast helps.

Episode Date
When the Presentation Kept Getting Delayed
Jun 07, 2026
When the IEP Arrived Late
May 31, 2026
When Exclusion Happens in Plain Sight
May 24, 2026
When Exhaustion Looks Like Defiance
May 17, 2026
The Behavior Started At Question One
May 10, 2026
When Teacher Absence Triggers Anxiety
May 03, 2026
Recognizing Autistic Students Without Spotlight
Apr 26, 2026
When Autistic Students Watch Before Joining
Apr 19, 2026
When Autistic Students Shut Down in Groups
Apr 12, 2026
When Students Say “I Don’t Care”
Apr 05, 2026
When Behavior Moves Too Fast
Mar 29, 2026
The Signs We Almost Miss
Mar 23, 2026
When Anger Walks Into the Classroom
Mar 15, 2026
When the Smart Kid Feels Like the Outsider
Mar 08, 2026
When They Stop Listening
Mar 01, 2026
The Letter No Parent Wants to Open
Feb 22, 2026
Is It Defiance… Or Something Deeper
Feb 17, 2026
When Best Friend Moves Away & School Doesn’t Feel the Same
Feb 09, 2026
Cyberbullying: When Belonging Turns Quietly Painful
Feb 01, 2026
Autism & Education: When School Stops Feeling Safe
Jan 25, 2026
When comments start to stick
Jan 18, 2026
When a Rumor Walks Into the Classroom
Jan 11, 2026
When Learning Feels Hard Again
Jan 04, 2026
The Bittersweet Back-to-School Transition
Dec 27, 2025
Supporting Tweens and Teens Through Stressful Family Visits
Dec 22, 2025
Helping Middle Schoolers With Holiday Boredom
Dec 14, 2025
Helping Middle Schoolers Navigate Big Family Changes
Dec 08, 2025
Why Your Tone Matters More Than You Think to Middle Schoolers
Dec 01, 2025
What’s Really Behind Holiday Behavior Changes
Nov 24, 2025
The Secret Language of Middle Schoolers
Nov 15, 2025
When Your Child Says, “I’m Not Good at Anything”
Nov 08, 2025
The Digital Balance Check
Nov 03, 2025
When Your Child Says ‘I Don’t Want to Go to School
Oct 26, 2025
Building Bridges, Not Battles: Parenting Through Middle School
Oct 20, 2025
Helping Kids Stand Strong
Oct 13, 2025
Helping Children Find Their Voice Against Bullying
Oct 04, 2025
Breaking Through the Silence
Sep 29, 2025
Homework Made Easier
Sep 22, 2025
Fitting In Fast 
Sep 14, 2025
Overcoming First-Day Fears
Sep 10, 2025