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Raising Mentally Healthy Kids in the Middle Years

Sage Sisters··5 August 2026·1h 34m

About this episode

This week on the Sage Sisters, we're talking about the years that matter most: ages 6 to 12. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, from Good Inside, is a clinical psychologist specializing in children's mental health, early puberty, and the emotional demands of modern parenting. She joins us to break down her new book The Crucial Years, an essential guide to mental health and modern puberty in middle childhood. This conversation is packed with real, practical tools for parents in the thick of it. If you've got an elementary or middle schooler at home, this episode is for you. Follow Dr. Sheryl Ziegler📷 Instagram: @DrSherylatGoodInside 🎥 YouTube Series: Teens and Screens 🎙️ Podcast: InBetween Years Everything is not awful: Teen Hailed as a Hero After Saving Woman With Dementia From Dangerous Arizona HeatTech Tip: Not sure what's actually age-appropriate for your kid? Check out our content rubric to help you evaluate what they're watching, playing, and scrolling, broken down by age. Guidebook Obsessions: Anne’s: DearFoam Double Buckle Sandal - Birkenstock Dupe Kate’s: Map Tap Game Like to watch your podcast? Watch here. Support us by downloading our Free Kids & Tech Guidebook. Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeSage Haven: Safer Messaging App for Kids