In the Middle of It with Amy Kelly, The Ish Girl
Welcome to In the Middle of It!
Are you a middle school parent or teacher who longs to connect with your teens on a deeper level? Yearns to be there for them in their life-is-too-big moments? Wants to forge a connection that lets them know they are seen, heard, and loved? Is ready to show up as the grown-up they need?
Then you’re in the right place! Join Amy Kelly (aka The Ish Girl) each week as she shares actionable stories and strategies to encourage and equip you on your journey.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 159
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2022
Book Talk - Take Me Home Tonight by Morgan Matson
For episode show notes go to http://theishgirl.com/ep119.
Anger Inside and Out - Leaning in When You're Mad at Your Teens
For episode show notes go to http://theishgirl.com/ep118.
Does Being Hard on Yourself Affect Your Teens? Why Taming That Negative Self-Talk is Important
For episode show notes go to http://theishgirl.com/ep117.
That Does It! 3 Keys for Moving Past Frustration with Your Teens So You Can Connect
For episode show notes go to http://theishgirl.com/ep116.
What to Read with Your Teen Next
Amy recommends six YA books that will be released in May of 2021 and talks about why it's so important to read with your teens.
For episode show notes go to http://theishgirl.com/ep115.
Book vs. Movie - Moxie
For episode show notes go to http://theishgirl.com/ep114.
Missing the Big Picture? How to Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
In our last episode, we talked about the overwhelm and paralysis that often accompanies teaching. We focused on choosing a “North Star,” a big picture, guiding va…
Paralyzed By Overwhelm? Here's Why You Need a North Star
One of my biggest challenges as a new teacher was figuring out what to prioritize. Given my huge to-do list, I fell into overwhelm and, as much as I hate to admit it, was often p…
Dread the Drudgery? How to Move Beyond Your Tasks to Make an Impact
It’s the beginning of the year, and my husband and I need to sit down and do our yearly Financial Planning Summit for 2021. I have to be honest, it’s something I dread every …
Struggle with Being a People Pleaser? The Power of "NO"
To download "10 Ways to Say No Without Feeling Guilty" go to the Episode 110 Show Notes.
The Impact of the Grownups We Remember - The Legacy of Great Teachers
This is the second part of an interview I did with two of my very favorite people, who have each had a tremendous impact on who I am – my siblings, Amanda Sp…
The Grownups We Remember - The Far-Reaching Impact of Great Teachers
I’m so excited to introduce you to two significant people in my life: my siblings, Amanda Spell and Aaron Webb. For this episode and the next, you can listen in on a co…
Struggling with Parent Communication in Your Classroom? 5 Proactive Strategies
Parent communication - positive or negative - has a direct impact on student learning.
Are you struggling with your interactions with your student fam…
Want More Engagement in Your Classroom? The One Thing That Will Make a Difference
I have some questions for my middle school teachers out there. Are you struggling with your students’ level of engagement?
How much harder has online learning made middle school st…
Chaos in Your Classroom? Why Systems and Procedures are Your Best Friend
There’s a reason I came up with the description of my personal brand of chaos - what I call being “Ish.” My definition (One who has humorous grace with herself when mes…
Stress in Your Classroom? How to Navigate Negative Teen Behavior
I don’t know about you guys, but this has been a week full of stress. If I never saw another political add again, I wouldn’t cry, know what I’m sayin’? Betwe…
Connection in Your Classroom: 5 Must-Have Ingredients
THE CONNECTION CHALLENGE
Right now, I know from the friends I have who are spread across the globe, that school looks different for everyone. But one thing that’s the same for every teacher out there…
Are You On the Team? 6 Ways to Show Up for Your Teens
THE IN THE MIDDLE OF IT TEAM “WHY”
Every so often, I like to circle back to why I created this podcast and everything that Team In the Middle of It is all about. Keeping focused squarely on the WH…
The Messy Middle of It
Lately, I’ve thought a lot about what I’m trying to teach my own teens. About life, about decision-making, about relationships, about how to show up as a human being. And the word…