DVD - Joe Bruzzese - A Parents' Guide to the Middle School Years

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	DVDs: Currently we are offering two DVDs for online purchase or by purchase order from schools and organizations. “50 Days and 50 Ways to Thrive” Fans of the 5-minute daily show can now have 50 of the top shows on DVD. Expert advice for navigating the middle school years with your child for $39.99. As children struggle to achieve independence and a unique identity, parents meet an equally daunting task. Staying connected with your child, while staying supportive requires a new set of parenting skills. In his DVD, "50 Days and 50 Ways to Thrive" author Joe Bruzzese shares proven strategies for helping kids and parents thrive. Through a series of short, focused videos Joe tackles tough parenting challenges with practical ideas for guiding kids and parents through the middle school years. Parents who watch the 5-minute daily show say: "I am in tears, thanks so much for that, I felt like it was speaking directly at me" "Joe, This is by far my favorite message from you. The delivery is even better than the message. Keep up the good work! "The topic was definitely good. And clearly we have to lay foundation early. Self confidence, definitely a good point to emphasize, too." "Love this! Timely topics with practical ideas for helping our kids." Great Show Joe! I'd like to start by thanking you for your show and the many great ideas you share with all of us! Thank You! 50 Days and 50 Ways to Thrive DVD features timely topics like: Inspiring passion in your child Bringing bullying and cyberbullying to an end Dealing with drugs and alcohol Minimizing stress Growing responsible kids Building positive parent-teacher relationships Tools for communicating with your changing adolescent Avoiding an overscheduled afterschool schedule Building confidence at home and in school Watch one show a day for the next 50 days or watch them all at once; it's up to you. The promise: within 50 days your child will be happy and on a path to thriving during the middle school years. Get your DVD for $39.99 Schools and organizations may purchase DVDs with a purchase order. Please contact Joe either by email (joe@thinkingforwardtv.com) or by phone (805-889-2142) for more information about sending in your purchase order. Buy it here. Buy it Now:

	“Confident, Connected, Challenged” The 3 C’s to Thriving During the Middle School Years Presentation by Joe Bruzzese running time: 58 minutes Joe presents the three core strategies for a smooth transition into, through and beyond the middle school years. His genuine passion for helping parents and kids thrive, creates a wonderful opportunity for growth in anyone actively engaged in raising an adolescent. This unique coaching course guides parents through the gauntlet of the middle school years with the promise of inspiring a confident and connected child who approaches challenge with energy and enthusiasm. “Wonderful, wise words of wisdom delivered in a very practical way. I appreciate the survival tips for all!” ~ Colleen, middle school parent, San Francisco, CA “Thank you so much for being my coach. It has been invaluable and I am so grateful.” ~ Marianne, middle school parent, San Diego, CA Confident, Connected, Challenged - The 3 C's to Thriving During the Middle School Years Confident Most middle schoolers have their confidence challenged on a daily basis. Comments about their physical appearance, peer group and current level of achievement can weigh heavily on a young adolescent’s mind. Surrounding your child with people who praise, acknowledge and inspire confidence is the first step to thriving in middle school. Building your team of coaches, mentors, and friends creates a vital web of support for you and your child that will extend well into the teen years. Connected Showing genuine interest in your child’s interests sends a powerful message, “I acknowledge who you are.” Acknowledgment equates to recognition. Your recognition and acknowledgment build a connection. Friends will begin showing up at your door by the handfuls. Your home phone or your child’s cell phone will ring continuously. These are two indicators that your child’s social network has become priority #1. Building a strong peer connection is equally important to the one your family will strive to maintain. Without friends, middle school can be a lonely place. Challenged Middle school brings new and wonderful opportunities. New friendships, activities, classes and teachers will keep you both spinning for months. Becoming overwhelmed is a frequent side effect of excessive newness. New commitments and friendships require time and effort. Learning how much time and effort to dedicate will be one of your greatest challenges. Preferably, before the year begins (school year or New Year) think about your ideal vision of the future. Stressed, anxious and overloaded don’t equate with “ideal” for most folks. Consider calm, confident and challenging as an alternate route to “ideal” as you plot a direction for the future. We all want to be challenged at some level. Middle school however, can easily transform challenges into overwhelming endeavors. Identifying where your child will face challenge is the first step towards realizing your vision. Academics, peers, family commitments and extracurricular activities are among the usual suspects contributing to eventual overload. DVD Chapter titles Chapter 1 The Challenge for Parents Chapter 2 The Three C’s Chapter 3 Building Confidence Chapter 4 Maintaining a Connection Chapter 5 Managing Challenge Chapter 6 Wrap up and Take Away “In this day and age it is refreshing to see someone tune into teens other than their parents. All of these woes & worries of our teens of course become the parents as well! Thank you for the life lines!” ~ Cindy, middle school parent, Las Vegas, NV “Thank you for last night’s meeting "Thinking Forward to Junior High". Joe Bruzzese is an engaging speaker. I enjoyed this presentation, found new tips and even validation on the things that we are already doing! It's so encouraging to know as well that there is practical help & support out there!” ~ Lisa, elementary school parent, Santa Barbara, CA “We had our first check in meeting last Sunday with my daughter and wife. Frankly, I wasn't looking forward to it. It seemed a bit artificial, contrived. It turns out that it was an overwhelming success. In fact, my daughter wants to do more than one a week.” ~ Jeff, middle school parent, Chicago, IL Get your DVD for $39.99 Schools and organizations may purchase DVDs with a purchase order. Please contact Joe either by email (joe@thinkingforwardtv.com) or by phone (805-889-2142) for more information about sending in your purchase order. Buy it here. Buy it Now: