Best-selling author Jonathan Catherman and his teen sons, Reed and Cole, offer encouragement to parents and kids who are worried about leaving behind the familiarity of elementary school to transition to middle school. Our guests cover topics that include bullies, relationship drama, communication with parents, and much more.
Best-selling author Jonathan Catherman and his teen sons, Reed and Cole, offer encouragement to parents and kids who are worried about leaving behind the familiarity of elementary school to transition to middle school. Our guests cover topics that include bullies, relationship drama, communication with parents, and much more.
Easing back-to-school anxieties
Empowering your child to deal with bullies
Overcoming back-to-school blues
Free video series: Teaching Children to Manage Their Emotions
Jonathan Catherman is the founder and director of the 1M Mentoring Foundation which is dedicated to providing life skills and character mentoring resources to one million young people around the world. Jonathan’s international best-selling books include The Manual to Manhood, The Manual to Middle School, and The Girls’ Guide to Conquering Life. He is proud to have co-authored three best-selling titles with his sons, Reed and Cole, and wife, Erica. Jonathan regularly speaks to youth and adult audiences on the significance of stewardship and the importance of building their confidence and capabilities. From parenting conferences to student symposiums, military support events to leadership training days, Jonathan’s audiences are entertained, educated, and inspired to live with purpose and passion. Learn more about him by visiting his website, thecathermans.com.
Reed Catherman is best known for his passion and commitment to create and innovate. An advocate for acceptance, respect, and equality, he works to bring people closer together, despite their differences. Writing with his father and younger brother, Reed co-authored the best-selling book The Manual to Middle School. An aspiring influencer, Reed can’t go a day without considering, discussing, and promoting better ways of helping people. In his free time, he enjoys writing and producing music.
Cole Catherman is a highly competitive and strongly compassionate teen. Whether he’s volunteering as a mentor or attempting to set a school sports record, he commits his very best. Writing with his father and older brother, Cole co-authored the best-selling book The Manual to Middle School. As both a computer programmer and Boy Scout, Cole works to balance his tech life with his love for the outdoors. In the years to come, he plans to invent new technology that will help people become better stewards of our planet.
