Did you know there are ways you can retrain your brain to be more compassionate and empathetic toward your middle schooler? With so many things changing and lots of emotions flying around at this age, I’m pretty sure every parent has said to themselves at some point, “I could’ve handled that better.” In this episode Dr. Rishma Walji, host of the XO Conversations podcast, talks to us about the science of mindset and her journey to be a more patient, present, and mindful parent to her two daughters. About the Guest:After embarking on her own journey of self-(re)discovery, Dr. Rishma Walji created XO Living, a boutique health and wellness brand, as a way of cultivating a supportive community of growth-minded people who want to develop meaningful connections, with themselves and others, while having memorable experiences. Prior to XO, Dr. Rishma ran a thriving healthcare practice as a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist for over 20 years focusing on hormone health and fertility. Listen to the XO Conversations podcast.Connect with Dr. Rishma on Instagram.Visit LivingXO.com.Connect with Raising Middle School Girls:Thank you for listening to the Raising Middle School Girls podcast. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more conversations with experts designed to help you support your middle school girl, please subscribe. You can also sign up for the Raising Middle School Girls newsletter to receive tips, resources, upcoming events, and new podcast episodes designed to support you and your child.  And we want to hear from you! Let's connect on Instagram and send a DM to @RaisingMiddleSchoolGirls if you want your question answered on the podcast or have feedback on an episode. We're in this together, parents!