Amanda: Raising a Middle Schooler (Part 1)

In this first conversation of a new parent interview series, Ana sits down with her longtime friend Amanda to talk honestly about raising a middle schooler in today’s world. What begins as light banter quickly unfolds into a thoughtful discussion about identity, safety, values, academic pressure, and the emotional weight parents quietly carry while trying to do right by their kids. Together, they explore how parenting decisions aren’t always about the “right” answer, but about resilience, trust, and choosing the lessons we want our children to carry forward. This episode is a reminder that there is no perfect parenting, only intentional parenting.

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