Middle School Mary Poppins
Middle School Mary Poppins
www.msmarypoppins.com
Host: Suzanne M. Swain, EDS LMSW
Imagine Mary Poppins 2.0 or Mr. Rogers for the 2025 middle school set, with a splash of retro flair and a dash of divergent thinking for kids struggling with adolescence. What if our host, Suzanne is the Real Deal with degrees and the creds to bring receipts? I live near rural & upcoming Cookeville, Tennessee.
Middle School is the best emotionally-creative place to be! . "Middle School Mary Poppins" is an educational podcast that's here to shake up the way we approach tween and teen development. Divergence focuses equally on creativity, mental health, and broad thinking. Grab your quarters and hit the pizza place for a multiverse ride through gamifying Middle School.
Led by the enthusiastic veteran teacher, child therapist, & Mary Poppins 2.0, Suzanne M. Swain EDS LMSW, this show dives into the exciting world of divergent teens and tweens, celebrating their unique perspectives and untapped potential. Through a vibrant mix of pop culture references, boundless imagination, and a healthy dose of 80s and 90s nostalgia, we're on a mission to supercharge creativity and pave the way for success. Howard Gardner, Carol Dweck, Jean Piaget, and Erik Erikson are a few influences that give us clues on how to fix school violence once and for all. It ALL starts in the Middle. Let's rev up K12 again and fuel middle schools to be arts-based for mental health coping skills. We CAN do this; we're Goonies after all!
Key Features:
- Explores the positive aspects of Autism, ADD, ADHD, and other behavioral and mental health conditions
- Empowers families and educators with strategies to nurture divergent thinking
- Utilizes metaverses and imaginative scenarios to engage and educate
- Packed with fun, humorous, relatable content that speaks to both kids and adults
"Middle School Mary Poppins" is your guide to flipping the script on traditional approaches to neurodiversity. We're here to show that what some see as challenges are actually superpowers in disguise. Join us as we embark on a fun-filled journey, transforming the middle school experience one episode at a time.
It's time for a retro remix of middle school. Let's rock y'all Ready Player One!
Middle School Mary Poppins
S2 EP 10 - Thanksgiving Dinner Topics for Kids: Special Episode
Hey y’all & happy Thanksgiving, everyone! As we all know, this can be a stressful time of year for some individuals who may be struggling. I wanted to take a moment today to give you a list of some conversation, starters and questions that you could bring up at the dinner table that would help to encourage conversations to get to know the kids and each a lot better.Hope you enjoy the episode and all the best for a blessed Thanksgiving.- Suz
FYI: If you are in need of mental health services, please immediately contact the following contacts below:
#988
SAMHSA Helpine:1800 662 HELP
Findsupport.gov
Show Website:
www.msmarypoppins.com
