The Two Cent Charlie Podcast
by Charlia Moneá
Welcome to the Two Cent Charlie Podcast, where hard moments become opportunities for growth, connection, and reflection.Hosted by educator, school leader, mom, and storyteller Charlia Moneá ("Miss Charlie"), this podcast explores what it means to navigate life's challenges without losing yourself—or each other.Each week, Charlia shares practical wisdom, honest stories, and thought-provoking conversations about human behavior, relationships, identity, leadership, parenting, and the lessons we can learn from the children we serve and the adults we're still becoming.Whether you're a parent, educator, leader, or simply a human trying to make sense of life's messy middle, you'll find encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that you don't have to figure it all out alone.At Two Cent Charlie, we believe that every person has two cents worth sharing. Every experience holds wisdom. Every hard season offers lessons. And every small act of reflection has the power to change a trajectory.So
Episodes
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My Two Cents for Productive Parent-Teacher Conferences—and What Happens Before Them
Parent-teacher conferences are coming—but conference night should NOT be the first time you find out how your middle schooler is doing. 👀 In this episode of the Two Cent Charlie Podcast, Miss Charlie is giving parents five things to do before sitting down with the teacher: LOOK. LISTEN. REACH....
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45 Candles
Today is my BIRTHDAY!! New chapter. New perspective. Still me. As another birthday arrives, I'm realizing something I wish I'd understood years ago: celebrating yourself isn't selfish—it might actually be one of the healthiest things you can do. This isn't an episode about cake or getting older....
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BONUS: Child Independence vs Parenting Instincts Under Pressure
As parents, one of the hardest parts of preparing our children for middle school isn't buying the school supplies—it's learning when to hold on and when to let go. In this episode, we explore one simple but powerful truth: independence isn't something children suddenly have on the first day of...
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The Biggest Mistake Incoming Sixth Grade Parents Make
Topics: Doing too much for kids. Missing opportunities to build independence. Organization. Self-advocacy. Problem-solving. Practical challenge: Have your child: email a teacher order food make a phone call keep track of a calendar before school starts.
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It's Not Personal, it's Puberty
Episode 2: It's Not Personal. It's Puberty. One day they're asking for one more bedtime story. The next, they're rolling their eyes because you reminded them to brush their teeth. What happened? In this episode, we unpack what's really going on during adolescence—from changing brains and shifting...
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Dear Middle School Parent, Take a Deep Breath
Episode 1: Welcome to the Middle Middle school has a reputation. Parents brace for attitude, awkwardness, and endless eye rolls. Kids wonder if they'll fit in. Teachers prepare for a fresh group of students trying to figure out who they are. But what if middle school isn't something to fear? In…
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Reclamation: My Heart Spoken Out Loud
For years, I poured into everyone else. My family. My students. My career. My responsibilities. And somewhere along the way, I quietly placed pieces of myself on a shelf. Dreams. Passions. Joy. Purpose. Even my own voice. As I stand on the edge of forty-five, I'm realizing that this season isn't...
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Two Cents Mission & Philosophy
Who is Two Cent Charlie? In this foundational episode, Charlia shares the story behind the name, the mission, and the philosophy that connects everything she creates—from schools and leadership to parenting, relationships, and life itself. What started as an educator's perspective has grown into...
About this show
Welcome to the Two Cent Charlie Podcast, where hard moments become opportunities for growth, connection, and reflection.Hosted by educator, school leader, mom, and storyteller Charlia Moneá ("Miss Charlie"), this podcast explores what it means to navigate life's challenges without losing yourself—or each other.Each week, Charlia shares practical wisdom, honest stories, and thought-provoking conversations about human behavior, relationships, identity, leadership, parenting, and the lessons we can learn from the children we serve and the adults we're still becoming.Whether you're a parent, educator, leader, or simply a human trying to make sense of life's messy middle, you'll find encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that you don't have to figure it all out alone.At Two Cent Charlie, we believe that every person has two cents worth sharing. Every experience holds wisdom. Every hard season offers lessons. And every small act of reflection has the power to change a trajectory.So
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