The period from sixth to eighth grade, between childhood and high school, presents unique challenges. Understanding child ...

Changing bodies, more rigorous academics and new social challenges can make middle school tough for students. For children entering this environment, it's normal to be uneasy about entering a new ...

Here are some steps to make the middle school transition easier: --Don't create unnecessary stress about the transition. Successful students need to know that the same practices that made them ...

We revisit host Deepa Fernandes' August 2023 conversation with school counselor Phyllis Fagell about Fagell's book "Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times." It gives ...

Last night, my 8 th grader successfully participated in his middle school's musical production. This was the third year that he was in the musical, but for the first time, he had a speaking role. I ...