That's Good Parenting
Hello and welcome to "That's Good Parenting". The podcast that searches for simple steps to reduce your parenting stress. Sometimes those days of feeling like a "good parent" can feel few and far between.
And like you, I personally have struggled with parenting frustration, exhaustion, and even guilt. But I also know that there are solutions out there that we could put to use today.
My name is Dori Durbin.
It's my mission to search with you to find simple steps and tools to create confident and resilient kids-- without losing ourselves in the process.
You may be wondering who I am. I'm a former teacher, coach and fitness instructor turned children's book author and illustrator, as well as a book and parenting abundance coach.
More importantly, I'm a Christian wife and mom of two amazing young adults who, have quite uniquely put me through the parenting ringer myself. I've been fortunate enough to have interviewed hundreds of experts, parents and authors who have all created parenting tools that have your family's best interest at heart.
So let's stick together to find fast and effective solutions that fit our particular parenting problems. So that we can end war of our days cheering out: Now "That's Good Parenting!"
That's Good Parenting
Get Your Kids Ready for Middle School: Principal's Top Summer Advice with Tom Durbin 094
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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