Guide to Middle School Survival Skills

Boost Your Confidence, Navigate Social Challenges, Overcome the Drama and Make New Friendships Easily

By: Mark W. Renna, Mark Renna

Narrated by: Erica B

Help your tween thrive in middle school without stress, even if social scenes and homework drama seem overwhelming. Are you worried your child will struggle to find their squad, with homework, or stand up to peer pressure?

Do you wish you had a real guide to help them confidently navigate rumors, group chats, and the not-so-friendly moments?

Every parent and teacher wants their kids to feel empowered. Middle school brings new social rules, academic pressure, and emotional ups and downs for kids and the adults who support them.

Guide To Middle School Survival Skills is your trusted, interactive roadmap to help tweens and their families tackle real middle school challenges. Here's what’s inside.

7 scripts for handling friendship drama, rumors, and group chat chaos.

Step-by-step routines for organizing homework, projects, and after-school activities.

The “Vibe Check” checklist: How to tell when a friendship is healthy or not.

3 ways to “clap back” at bullying without becoming the drama Digital drama decoded: The up-to-date playbook for surviving texting stress, FOMO, and ghosting “Squad Map” for navigating new friends and shifting groups Real-life scripts for asking for help from teachers, coaches, and counselors.

“No Flex” guide to self-advocacy: Speak up, set boundaries, and stand tall even when it’s tough Mindfulness hacks for instant calm from the hallway to the lunch table Growth mindset boosters to help your child after setbacks, mistakes, or embarrassing moments.

The “Snack & Slay” plan: How sleep, food, and breaks power up confidence and focus Diverse stories and comics featuring real tweens from all backgrounds.

Caregiver conversation starters to spark honest, low-key family talks about tough topics. This guide was designed with direct input from real middle schoolers and speaks your child’s language. It welcomes every identity and background, so every tween feels included. Each chapter stands alone with the focus on empowerment.

©2025 Mark W Renna (P)2025 Mark W Renna

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I loved hearing this audiobook. The narrator is easy to listen to, and the content of the book is really helpful. Mark Renna has written this book so it appeals to both middle schoolers and their parents. I highly recommend it!