Workshop: How Much Help Is Too Much? The Scaffolding Framework for Middle School Parents

Right now, you’re standing there paralyzed every single time your kid gets stuck.

After this workshop? You’ll know what to do.

Not because you memorized a script. Because you can read the signs.

You’ll see the difference between productive struggle (let it continue) and floundering (step in now).

You’ll stop jumping in too soon because you can’t stand watching them struggle.

You’ll stop holding back too long trying to prove they can do it themselves.

You’ll shift from constant doubt to quiet confidence.

That shift? That’s what changes everything.

Because when YOU’RE not anxious about whether you’re doing it right, your kid feels that. They’re more willing to try. More willing to struggle. More willing to ask for help when they actually need it.

The transformation isn’t just in how you help. It’s in how you feel about your role.

Right now? You’re the answer-giver or the tough-love enforcer. Both feel terrible.

After this workshop? You’re the scaffold. The support that’s there exactly when needed and gone when it’s not.

Your kid builds capability. You build confidence in your judgment.

That’s the real transformation.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

⭐ How to Tell Struggling from Floundering

Right now you can’t tell the difference. One minute you think they’re fine, the next they’re melting down.

After this section, you’ll know the exact signs to watch for. You’ll see floundering coming before it turns into a meltdown. You’ll recognize productive struggle and let it continue without that nagging worry that you’re doing it wrong.

The shift: From “I have no idea what’s happening” to “I can read this situation.”

⭐ The 5 Variables That Change Everything

Right now you’re using the same approach every time. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, and you don’t know why.

After this section, you’ll see the 5 things that determine how much help to give: how long they’ve been stuck, what they’ve tried, their emotional state, whether this is new or familiar, what time of day it is.

You’ll stop treating every situation the same. You’ll adjust in real-time based on what you’re actually seeing.

The shift: From “why does this work sometimes and not others?” to “oh, that’s why—let me adjust.”

⭐ The Levels of Support

Right now help feels binary. All or nothing. Do it for them or leave them alone. Both feel wrong.

After this section, you’ll see there are levels in between. Ask a question. Point to a resource. Give a hint. Work through it together.

You’ll match the level to the situation. Give the minimum needed for forward progress.

The shift: From “I’m either doing too much or too little” to “I know which level this situation needs.”

⭐ The Decision Tree

Right now you’re standing there every single time wondering “should I help or not?”

After this section, you’ll have a clear process: If X and Y, then do Z.

You’ll stop second-guessing. You’ll make the call and move on.

The shift: From paralyzed uncertainty to clear decision-making.

⭐ What’s Normal at Each Stage

Right now you don’t know if you’re doing too much for a 6th grader or expecting too much from an 8th grader.

After this section, you’ll know what scaffolding looks like at each grade level. What’s normal. When to adjust.

You’ll stop comparing your kid to other families and start tracking against developmental reality.

The shift: From “are we behind?” to “we’re right where we should be.”

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

45-Minute Pre-Recorded Workshop
Watch at your convenience. Pause it, rewind it, come back to it. Lifetime access.

8-Page Workbook
Decision trees, scripts, tracking tools. Print it, keep it at your desk, reference it when your kid comes to you stuck.

Personality Guide
Different kids show struggling vs. floundering differently. This guide helps you spot the signs in YOUR kid.

WHO THIS IS FOR:

✅ You’re homeschooling a middle schooler and you’re tired of guessing whether you’re helping too much or too little.

✅ You want to feel confident in your decisions instead of lying awake wondering if you did it wrong.

✅ You want your kid to build real capability, not dependence. But you also don’t want to abandon them when they’re genuinely stuck.

✅ You want a framework that works. Not theory. Practical.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU REGISTER:

Thursday, December 5th, you get instant access. (I’ll send you an email with all the details.)

Watch the workshop. 45 minutes. All at once or in chunks.

Download the workbook.

Next time your kid comes to you stuck, you’ll know what to do.

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FAQ:

When do I get access?
Thursday, December 5th. You’ll get an email with login link that morning.

Can I watch it more than once?
Yes. Lifetime access. Watch as many times as you need.

Is this live or recorded?
Pre-recorded. Watch at your convenience. Pause, rewind, come back to it.

What if my kid is in elementary school?
This is for middle school (grades 6-8). Different developmental stage, different scaffolding needs.

What if my kid is in high school?
Some of this still applies. But if your high schooler needs heavy help, that’s usually a motivation issue, not a scaffolding issue.

Is this a subscription?
No. One-time payment. No recurring charges.