Braden Bell

Teacher, dad, writer. I write Young Adult and middle grade novels and parenting pieces. Parenting Newsletter:

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Had such a great time talking with ⁦@amyjoyce_berg⁩ about her work with ⁦⁦@onparenting⁩ as well as her own work as a parent. Amy is always worth hearing/reading 0There are so many amazing voices out there with so many amazing thoughts." https://t.co/pFeyc0Y6F1

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This book is truly brilliant! I highly recommend it for anyone who loves a middle school student (or future middle school student)!

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Middle school can be scary for kids. A new book, Middle School Superpowers, helps parents navigate these 'turbulent times' | ⁦@kcur⁩ - Kansas City news and @NPR https://t.co/fYpGtyyIdR

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@DevorahHeitner @JBrehenyWallace @CaraNatterson Woohoo!!!! So exciting and so well-deserved!

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A little snippet of my podcast with @MaryLauraPh https://t.co/HxXX81vBVV

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"When you have children you become a skinned heart out there in the world." (Episode 6), the incomparable @MaryLauraPh drops by to reflect on love, grace, and vulnerability https://t.co/MZyATQffK8

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@jimdevivo Thank you for coming by!

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@parentcoachcat @BuildingBoys Thank you!

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Having mentors has changed my life. It's something I am passionate about. Here are thoughts helping your child find and keep a mentor (and not chase them away!) @bradenbellcom https://t.co/QXAURlYisg

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@parentcoachcat @BuildingBoys At the same time, I have experienced with my own parenting that a device policy can make you feel like you’re doing what you need to be doing, but you still may be missing some things. So I see it as a start or tool, but not being sufficient on its own.

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@parentcoachcat @BuildingBoys I do think device policies are important tools. My concern is that they aren’t sufficient. I think ongoing parental engagement and supervision is critical as the child changes and grows, and as apps evolve as well. Policies are part of that. It’s a “yes-and” for me.

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As school ramps up, some easy ways to pre-empt problems and build positive relationships with your child's teacher.

Addressing conflict with schools and teachers: Part 1--Simple ways to pre-empt problems, by @bradenbellcom https://t.co/vlQXsv5vc2

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Been toying with a parenting podcast as an outgrowth of my newsletter. Finally got around to it and my first guest is the wonderful @jlwf talking about her book, Building Boys. https://t.co/YlHzm6XCL5

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Really great piece by @jlwf in @onparenting @washingtonpost on the struggles boys are facing—a serious, but often overlooked, topic. Definitely worth your time. https://t.co/1Tw4xgjsE5

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@bikelady @jlwf It is madness.

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@MarcusPun @jlwf So heartbreaking .

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Parent-Teacher Conference: A teacher-dad on parenting teens: On what was taken from my students, myself, and other teachers last week--and the awful realization that we're not unique. https://t.co/hK2r3ay40A

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@Fallible_Father Thank you!

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Parent-Teacher Conference: A teacher-dad on parenting teens -- Trying to move forward: Reflections on the horror in Nashville. https://t.co/rrCU5n1Yw2