Elaine Griffin

Christine Carter, author of "The New Adolescence," offers concrete solutions for tackling anxiety in kids. I've listed her practical tips here: intrepidednews.com/parenting…

Learn how adolescents can harness setbacks to grow in my interview with Michelle Icard about her new book, "8 Setbacks That Can Make a Child a Success": intrepidednews.com/september… @michelleeicard @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

In my review of "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt, you'll learn how Smartphones are reshaping childhood in ways that compromise kids' resilience: intrepidednews.com/how-smart… @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial @JonHaidt

In my interview with Jennifer Wallace about her new book "Never Enough," she talks about the Mattering Movement and how to raise healthy strivers for life: intrepidednews.com/can-achie… @JBrehenyWallace @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

In this month's column, "Growth Over Grades," I delve into Wharton guru Adam Grant's new book for guidance on helping kids reach their true potentials: intrepidednews.com/growth-ov… @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial @AdamMGrant

With the help of librarians and book editors, I compiled the top ten books of 2023 for middle schoolers. All of them make excellent holiday gifts: tinyurl.com/mc6djm3n @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

I interviewed Sheri Glucoft Wong about her fantastic new book, "Raising Kids." She shared practical tips on how to manage children's behaviors effectively: intrepidednews.com/parenting… @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

Turns out that one-size-fits-one when kids are finding their path: Reflections on Ana Homayoun's new book (as well as an interview with the author) intrepidednews.com/college-e… @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial @anahomayoun

During my interview with Devorah Heitner, author of "Growing Up in Public," she shared strategies for helping kids manage social media in healthy ways. intrepidednews.com/mentoring… @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

Parent education is essential for building a strong parent-school partnership. This month, I shared a slice of USM's program in an article for NAIS: nais.org/magazine/independen… @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

Why is Judy Blume still so popular? I answer that question in my latest column: intrepidednews.com/the-awkwa… @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

My book review of Ed Yong's "An Immense World" celebrates neurodiversity in animals and extends it to humans. Educators need to better understand and appreciate how neurodivergent students learn and interpret the world around them: tinyurl.com/mvjhwjks. @USMMiddleSchool

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so I spoke with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary about how to support students when they feel anxious: tinyurl.com/r5s8tuzc @tracyadennis @usmsocial @usmmiddleschool

Congratulations to raffle winner Jacek! Having won the right to be the acting head of Middle School for the day, he leveraged his opportunity for all it was worth! @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

Dr. Jill Walsh spoke with our middle schoolers about how to manage social media in healthy ways. In this month's column, I interviewed her to learn about how parents can help: tinyurl.com/57u349t2 @usmsocial @USMMiddleSchool

In my January book review, I share tips from Priya Parker's "The Art of Gathering" to ensure that all of your gatherings in 2023 are more meaningful. tinyurl.com/46ezzwrs @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial @priyaparker

So excited to celebrate our 7th graders Big Idea Exhibition in the Werner Family Art Gallery today! @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial @smarkwald

Books are wonderful gifts for everybody, especially middle school kids. Check out my top 10 for 2022: tinyurl.com/5n846tnn. @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

USM's first author-in-residence, Atia Abawi, shares her remarkable experiences in my recent interview with her: tinyurl.com/2p9d8c3z @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial

Fall can be a busy time for families. I've culled some advice from Oliver Burkeman's excellent new book, "4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals": tinyurl.com/59dfdudc. @USMMiddleSchool @usmsocial