Listen to this episode, "Get Your Kids Ready for Middle School: Principal's Top Summer Advice with Tom Durbin" as incoming MS/JR/SR high school principal Tom Durbin joins Dori Durbin.

Are you the parent of an incoming middle schooler? If so, you might BOTH be excited and scared about what's next to come! Here's help: Middle, Junior/Senior High school principal, Tom Durbin shares his advice on how to help your elementary kids shift to middle school with less stress. Want the scoop on how you can support your kids' new responsibilities, class changes, preparation, and transition through the summer? Then listen as Tom shares his observations on:

• Keeping Kids Learning Over the Summer
• Establishing Routines and Habits
• Fostering Independence and Problem-Solving
• Changing Parent Roles in Middle School
• Navigating Concerns and Communication
• The Positives of Middle School
• Building Resilience and Embracing Failure

About Tom:
Tom Durbin is a seasoned educator and coach with 28 years of experience. His core mission is to inspire individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents to realize their full potential. For the past 21 years, he has held various administrative roles, ranging from elementary school administration to Head of School in both public and private institutions. Recently, he rejoined public school leadership as the Middle School, Junior High, and High School Principal at Hudson Area Schools in Michigan.

Tom and his wife, Dori, have two adult children, Isaac and Olivia. They live on a family farm and enjoy traveling to visit their children in the Chicagoland area, as well as running and working out.

Follow Tom:
email: runningprincipal@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-durbin-476277105/

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://doridurbin.com/

Find Dori's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori:
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin.com

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Listen to this episode, "How You Can Solve Parent-Child Conflicts with the DISC Personality System and Mindy Green" as parenting coach, Mindy Green joins Dori Durbin.

Ever feel like you and your kids are constantly butting heads? Could it be a personality clash? It just might be . . . parenting coach Mindy Green shares a unique framework using DISC personality types to better understand your kids' unique strengths and views and learn how to work with them instead of against them. She also shares:

• The Root Cause of Parent-Child Conflicts
• Building Childhood Resilience
• Introducing the DISC Personality Model
• Understanding the 4 DISC Types
• Applying DISC to Reduce Family Conflicts
• 90-Day Parenting Blueprint Program
• Tips for Immediate Implementation
• The Importance of Presence

About Mindy:
Hi there! I’m Mindy, a former school social worker turned certified parenting coach.
As a mom of four, I know firsthand the joys and challenges of bringing up kids in today’s world. It can be confusing trying to keep up with our kids changing attitudes and behavior while trying to figure out how to balance staying connected and setting boundaries that allow them to explore and grow into healthy, resilient adults.
My first love is working with parents and giving them the tools and strategies they need to not only survive and thrive as a family.

Mindy's Book Link:
https://a.co/d/4cqblnD

Mindy’s Free Resource:
https://www.mindygreencoaching.com/parenting-toolkit

Follow Mindy:
https://www.mindygreencoaching.com
https://instagram.com/mindygreencoaching
https://www.facebook.com/coachmindygreen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindygreenmsw

email: mindy@mindygreencoaching.com

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://doridurbin.com/

Find Dori's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori:
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin.com

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Listen to this episode, "The Science Behind Dogs' Thoughts, Actions, and Why Your Family Needs a Dog with Jason Zachkowski" as Jason Zackowski joins Dori Durbin.

Dogs and science? What gives? On this episode, science teacher and "pawdcaster" of "The Science Pawdcast" Jason Zackowski breaks down the science behind owning a dog. From the surprising evidence that dogs can decrease childhood allergies to top dog training priorities - Jason shares science-backed insights. Jason shares the reality about time, money and dog care commitment, too. Whether you're on the fence about getting a pup or already have a canine companion, this is a must-listen full of scientific tips to raise a well-adjusted dog that's a perfect family fit. Tune into the science behind successful dog ownership!

Jason Shares:

• The Benefits of Having a Family Dog
• Managing the Reality of Dog Ownership Costs
• Puppy Socialization Window
• The Emotional Toll of Raising a Dog vs a Child
• Fascinating New Research on How Dogs Perceive the World
• Fascinating New Research on How Dogs Perceive the World
• Top Training Commands Every New Puppy Owner Needs
• Choosing the Right Dog Breed for Your Family
• The Importance of Puppy Obedience Classes
• Signs You May Not Be Ready for Dog Ownership Yet

About Jason Zackowski
Jason is an award winning science teacher and curriculum lead. He presents across North America about how to inspire students in science through hands on learning. Jason is the host of the top rated podcast “The Science Pawdcast” which mixes science from the human and animal world, along with memorable interviews with scientists at the top of their field. Finally he is the dog dad and the brains behind the Bunsen and Beaker brand, a huge science communication account on X/Tik Tok that engages audiences to learn science through the eyes of dogs.

Jason's Book:
https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/products/texts-from-bunsen-volume-2-print-book

Follow Jason:
https://www.bunsenbernerbmd.com
https://www.zedscience.com
https://x.com/bunsenbernerbmd
https://www.facebook.com/bunsenberner.bmd
https://www.instagram.com/bunsenberner.bmd
https://www.tiktok.com/bunsenbernerbmd

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://doridurbin.com/

Find Dori's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori:
https://www.instagra

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