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316. When Your Middlers Lack Interest

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What do we do when our tweens and teens don’t seem “into” anything? In this episode, we explore how to revive interest, curiosity, and motivation in the middle school years—without forcing artificial enthusiasm. We talk about why middlers may seem disengaged, how risk and adventure replace the “magic” of early childhood learning, and how deep dives, conversation, boredom, and flexibility can open doors to authentic passion. We also share practical scripts, examples from our own families, and tools for nurturing critical thinking and connection.

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Content provided by Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley, Julie Bogart, and Melissa Wiley. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley, Julie Bogart, and Melissa Wiley or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

What do we do when our tweens and teens don’t seem “into” anything? In this episode, we explore how to revive interest, curiosity, and motivation in the middle school years—without forcing artificial enthusiasm. We talk about why middlers may seem disengaged, how risk and adventure replace the “magic” of early childhood learning, and how deep dives, conversation, boredom, and flexibility can open doors to authentic passion. We also share practical scripts, examples from our own families, and tools for nurturing critical thinking and connection.

Text us your questions using the link in the show notes!

Resources:


Connect with Julie:


Connect with Melissa:


Produced by NOVA

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