How to prepare a child for middle school 10 Articles

by Lili Melton Ph.D.

Preparing Your Child for Middle School "It's usually the last ounce of effort that tips the scales of success." - Rick Beneteau The monumental transition from elementary school to middle school is an immense under...read more

by Haddy B. Hurley

Middle school can be one of the most exciting yet nerve wracking times in your child's life. It is a big step for both you and your child. With all of the extra homework, new friends, and growing interests you b...read more

by Jeannine Reynolds

Middle school must rate among the hardest transitions of a young person's life-right behind transitioning into college, the workplace, marriage, and having children. For many students, it's the first time that they move f...read more

by MJ Suttor

Middle School goes down in history as the one stage of life nearly no one wants to go back to relive. Parents, page through photo albums of yourselves at that age and you will remember why: braces, pimples, bad hairdos, a...read more

by Bernadette Jasmin

You child has finally got the hang of going to school for six years and now there is a new transition on the horizon, middle school. How do you prepare your child for middle school? Well there are many things that you ca...read more

by Lynn Murphy

Middle school and elementary school are very different school environments and I can say that with all certainty as the mother of two middle schoolers, and also as a middle school teacher. Preparing the child for the diff...read more

by Madelyn

All too often I witness students having a difficult time transitioning from elementary school to middle school. Students go from having one teacher and one class to 6 different teachers and classes. The adjustment time can...read more

by Mary Pitner

The Real Case We all remember when we were young preteens, we had our first love, new school, and great friends who stuck by us. But we try to block out the worst parts about middle school, like rumors or back stabbing,...read more

by Tara Bren

Middle school is that tumultuous place of transition. They ache for self-discovery and independence and yet are not quite old enough, nor secure enough, to snip those apron strings and claim the freedoms of the typical tee...read more

by Bridget London

I can honestly say that the moment I began middle school, I hated it. The cliques were forming by the minute, girls were just starting to get catty as Hell, and the boys were constantly staring at your chest, regardless of...read more