Middle schoolers can feel like a mystery, bored one minute, restless the next, quiet today, overflowing tomorrow. But their behavior is never random. In this episode, Karen Brisport breaks down the real reasons tweens and teens act the way they do in the classroom and at home and how adults can decode those signals with clarity and confidence.You’ll learn why behaviors like constant pencil-sharpening, chatting across the room, or sudden bursts of energy are actually messages about engagement, belonging, and unmet needs. Karen also shares four simple, practical strategies to help kids focus, feel seen, and reconnect with learning.This episode is a supportive, reassuring guide for any parent or educator who’s ever looked at a middle schooler and thought, “What is going on?” You’ll walk away understanding them better and equipped to help them thrive.

The Secret Language of Middle Schoolers

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