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Aug 2023
25m 55s

Braving Middle School Like A Boss

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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Best-selling author Jonathan Catherman and his teen sons, Reed and Cole, offer encouragement to parents and kids who are worried about leaving behind the familiarity of elementary school to transition to middle school. Our guests cover topics that include bullies, relationship drama, communication with parents, and much more.

 

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