Author's Talk: "Finding the Magic in Middle School"

Join Workshop Middle School for a very special event. We welcome Chris Balme, author and acclaimed educator, for an intimate talk about parenting middle schoolers towards success.

"Why does middle school have the reputation of being the worst time in life—is it possible it's just the worst-understood? In this talk, author and acclaimed educator Chris Balme shows how to tap into the positive potential of middle school. It begins with understanding what's going on inside the middle school brain. Balme introduces three key developmental needs for middle schoolers, offering practical tips to support them at each step of the way. Drawing on his experience as a middle school founder and principal, as well as the latest neuroscience, he offers a fresh and uplifting take on the transformative years of middle school.

This talk is based on Balme's book, Finding the Magic in Middle School, which was published in August 2022 and quickly became an Amazon bestseller for adolescent psychology. Renowned adolescent psychologist and author Madeline Levine called it "a must-read for anyone who has a tween or works with tweens."

About the Author: Chris Balme has led two innovative middle schools, trained thousands of parents and teachers, and received the Ashoka Fellowship for his work as a leading global changemaker in education. He is endlessly curious about how we raise wise, loving, and capable young people. Chris lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children. Find him at www.chrisbalme.com."

Host or Publisher The Workshop Project