Trying to convince a middle schooler to listen to you can be frustrating - they begin to pull away, they don’t want to be seen with you, and oftentimes all they want to do is be with their friends or locked away in their room. And high school is just around the corner and it can be scary for us and you know you need to be having the important conversations to prepare them and keep them safe but how when they don’t want to talk to you and when you’ve tried and it doesn’t go so well?Today I am talking with Michelle Icard who just released her latest book, “Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School.”Michelle is a speaker, author, and educator who helps kids, parents, and teachers navigate the complicated social world of early adolescence. Michelle is here to share some of the wisdom from her book and the best approach to having these essential talks.Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High SchoolMichelle's website: https://michelleicard.com/*****Check out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE. Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Email me at sheryl@momsoftweensandteens.com