• 7 Ways to Prepare Kids for Middle and High School

    All through elementary school, kids look forward to moving on to bigger and better things: namely, middle and high school. What can parents do to help their children make the move to being the smallest fish in a much bigger pond? Here are 7 ideas to help them be ready and successful in this new world.

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  • Making the Move to Middle School

    It's your child's biggest transition since kindergarten: She is leaving the cozy nest of elementary school for the wide-open spaces of middle school. It can be daunting for both of you, so start your preparations now. These resources can help you smooth the way, both socially and academically.

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  • How to Motivate Your Child for Middle School

    It’s the beginning of a new school year and everyone seems to be ready — kindergartners are spit-shined and looking as pretty as a penny, and grade-schoolers are color-coding their folders and sharpening their pencils. High school kids are checking out who hooked up with whom over the summer and wondering about the owner of the new red Mustang convertible parked in the senior lot. And then there are the middle school kids — kind of like the middle child in a family with three kids.Clinical psychologist Dr. Ruth Peters was invited on "Today" discuss how parents can help their kids transition from the child environment to the teen years in school.

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  • Preparing Your Child for Middle School

    The move from elementary school to middle school can be a big transition. Not only will your child go from being the oldest in elementary school to the youngest in middle school, but he is likely experiencing other changes, as well, as he enters his early teen, or “tween”, years. He may be at a new school with new and older students, new teachers, and a new way of doing things, all of which can cause fear and anxiety. Although he may no longer be your baby, there are steps you can take to help your child through this difficult time and get his tween years off to a great start!
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  • How to Prepare Your Child for Middle School

    Starting middle school can be daunting for some tweens. To help your child adjust, begin discussing the types of changes she can expect long before that first day of class. Take your time and be there to answer any questions your child might have. Below are a few steps you can take to prepare your child for the challenges and benefits of middle school.

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Last Modified on August 10, 2020