What do middle schoolers need? It’s sometimes hard to know. But in this episode we talk about boys and girls and what we can do to help them have a little more awareness, confidence and kindness in these important (and often tumultuous) years! . . . . .In case you missed Stage One and Stage Two, the episodes are linked below.Episode 133: Stage One: The Early Years - Who They AreEpisode 135: Stage One: The Early Years - What They NeedEpisode 142: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - Who They AreEpisode 144: Stage Two: The Elementary Years - What They NeedEpisode 156: Stage Three: The Middle Years - Who They AreFor a deeper dive, we've now got the Ages and Stages Discussion Guides up on our website - with Try it Out sections and devotionals for each day of the week. Go to raisingboysandgirls.com/shop and scroll down to the bottom!. . . . . David's book Wild Things breaks down each stage of a boys' development and Sissy's book, written with Melissa, Raising Girls discusses the stages of girls. Sign up to receive the monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share!Find us on YouTube!Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart. Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . .If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise with us form. . . . . .A special thank you to our sponsors:Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/RBG and receive 50% off your first order. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/RBG.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices