The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast
ALERT: 🍎🎙️The Apple Podcast listing was hacked in July & given numerous 1 star reviews, bringing the show’s rating from 4.9 to 3.1. 😭. Apple is investigating, but any star rating help to bring MSMP back up would be truly appreciated! Thank you! Suzanne & Steve
💜 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. Nonprofit independent self-funded podcast, so your support is appreciated!
Hosted by Suzanne M. Swain, EdS LMSW—educator, therapist, former multi award-winning 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. Suz has done it all - all by design to create this show for you!
Topics include anxiety, ADHD, autism, executive functioning, emotional regulation, friendships, bullying, motivation, screen time, school success, neurodiversity, family communication, and adolescent development.
Downloaded more than 725,00 in 130countries, with 6,500 + five-star Spotify ratings and multiple #1 Apple Podcasts rankings in Kids & Family and Parenting, the podcast has become a trusted resource for families and educators around the world.
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.
🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts—and now you can watch the conversation on YouTube! Subscribe for full episodes, video shorts, parenting tips, and exclusive content.
🌐 Learn more: https://msmarypoppins.com
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@middleschoolmarypoppinspodcast?si=Nn12Fq5dMpaoallA
Produced and edited by the incredibly talented Janine Stella of StellaMix.com, whose creativity helps bring every episode to life.
The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast
S2 EP 10 - Thanksgiving Social Skills Special: We Are Family
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Hey y’all & happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As we all know, this can be a stressful time of year for some individuals who may be struggling. I wanted to take a moment today to give you a list of some conversation, starters and questions that you could bring up at the dinner table that would help to encourage conversations to get to know the kids and each a lot better.Hope you enjoy the episode and all the best for a blessed Thanksgiving.- Suz
FYI: If you are in need of mental health services, please immediately contact the following contacts below:
#988
SAMHSA Helpine:1800 662 HELP
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Show Website:
www.msmarypoppins.com
