Category Archives: Middle School

How To Help A Middle Schooler Succeed

Why do parents often find themselves helping their middle schoolers succeed in school?  Middle school is a big change from elementary schools academic wise. While some students seem to breeze through the first 6 years of school, middle school can be a rude awakening for both tweens and parents. No more coddling from teachers and…

Get Your Teen Talking to You This Year

School, sports and a variety of other extracurricular interests challenge a family’s ability to stay connected during the school year. Try the weekly check-in. Staying connected with teens continues to be one of the greatest challenges that middle school parents face. The weeks leading up to the start of a school year can be a…