In the Middle With You

Is This Normal?: Social Emotional Edition

September 2, 2026·5 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Is this just part of middle school?" Join Tammy Kuku and Gaia Altshuler for week two of our three-part series created especially for middle school parents. In this episode, we dive into the social and emotional norms of adolescence, exploring the changes students commonly experience in their emotions, friendships, identity, and growing independence. Our hope is that this conversation will help you better understand what's happening beneath the surface, while encouraging, validating, and equipping you to confidently support your middle schooler through these formative years. Hosted by:Gaia Altshuler - Social Emotional CounselorTammy Kuku - Vice PrincipalEditing and Engineering by:Tyler Erickson - Academic Dean

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