Middle School

IS THE WORST

BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE

I help parents of middle schoolers raise confident, resilient, self-led kids by teaching the life skills, habits, and mindset they need so their child can stop living by labels, start choosing who they want to become, and grow into the hero of their own story.

STOP MAKING BULLYING WORSE

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MORE ABOUT ME

Joey Mascio

Through my online programs, bestselling curriculum, live events, and years in the middle school classroom, I have helped thousands of teens and parents build the confidence, resilience, and life skills needed to thrive in today's world.

As a middle school teacher, certified CBT coach, and former kid who was relentlessly teased for my appearance, I have discovered that lasting confidence doesn't come from changing other people—it comes from changing how we see ourselves. Whether a child is facing bullying, friend drama, anxiety, or simply the everyday challenges of growing up, I teach practical, memorable tools that help kids become stronger from the inside out.

I believe it doesn't matter where your child starts, what they've been through, or how much confidence they have today. With the right mindset, the right tools, and a little guidance, every child can learn to become the hero of their own story.

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AMERICA'S MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER

during the teen years

EVERYTHING CHANGES

Does This Sound Familiar?

Your kid isn’t “troubled.” They’re a normal kid growing up in a world that keeps getting louder, faster, and more confusing.

They may be doing fine on the outside but still wrestling with self-doubt, big emotions, friendship drama, motivation, and the pressure to fit in.

And while you can give them advice, you can’t always make them believe it. Sometimes they need the right tools, taught in the right way, by someone that's not mom or dad.

Do they ever… know what they should do, but struggle to manage their thoughts and emotions in the moment?

Does it seem like… one awkward interaction, disappointing grade, or mean comment can derail their entire day?

Are you frustrated that… your best advice is met with an eye roll, a shrug, or the classic, “I know, Mom”?

And when it comes down to it, do you… want to prepare them for life before life starts throwing its hardest punches?

TESTIMONIALS

Proven Outcomes

"My son talks of wonderful principles learned from Joey all the time and practices them!"

STEPHANIE, PARENT

"Ellie just started Sidekick to Hero this week. She is loving it so much. I think she just did like an hour of videos and took a bunch of notes and came and told me all about it. It's a game changer for her!"

BRITTANY, PARENT

"All the things I try to tell me son and he rolls his eyes when I say it but coming from you he listens. I have seen an improvement in his attitude. It's the best money I spend each month."

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MY PODCAST

SECRETS FOR AN AWESOME LIFE

Episodes

Secrets for an Awesome Life is a fun, practical self-improvement podcast where Joey Mascio helps teens build confidence, manage emotions, improve relationships, and achieve meaningful goals. Each episode uncovers a powerful mindset or life skill that young people can immediately apply to make everyday life a little more awesome.

Episode 187- Own Your Flaws
Joey uses funny, relatable stories about acne and baldness to show teens how accepting their imperfections can become a source of real confidence. Listen To More

Episode 185- It Won't Always Feel Like This
Teens learn why difficult emotions and awkward situations are temporary, even when their brains insist that life will feel this way forever. Listen To More

Episode 184- You Get What You Give
Joey helps teens recognize how their attitude, words, and body language influence the way parents, teachers, and friends respond to them. Listen To More

WAYS TO

Work with Me

VIRTUAL CURRICULUM

Sidekick to Hero

A curriculum and community that teaches all the crucial skills schools aren't: confidence, resilience, motivation, emotional intelligence, social skills, and more.

Funny, gamified life-skills training, so you can help your middle schooler grow without assigning another boring lesson or giving another ignored lecture.

Practical tools for confidence, emotions, relationships, and goals, so you can watch them handle everyday challenges with more resilience and independence.

Ongoing videos, courses, live events, and rewards, so you can keep them engaged and growing long after the first burst of motivation wears off.

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HELP FOR PARENTS

Mentor Parenting

Everything I've learned from years as a middle school teacher and success coach that will turn parents into their child's most trusted advisor, without the fights.

Practical parenting tools for real-life situations, so you can respond to conflict, big emotions, and difficult behavior with more confidence and less second-guessing.

The Mentor Headspace Model, so you can stop trying to control every outcome and start guiding your child toward responsibility, resilience, and independence.

Ongoing coaching, training, and MentorGPT support, so you can get help applying the principles to the parenting challenges happening in your home right now.