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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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