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The Transition to Middle School
Students make many transitions during their years of schooling: from home to school, elementary to middle school, middle to high school. Here's a brief overview of some of the issues involved in the transition from elementary to middle school and provides suggestions for transition programs and ...
Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)
Know Your Odds: How Middle School Kids Get Hurt
Kids get hurt in lots of ways during the middle years. Some of the biggest risks include sex, drugs, depression and boredom.
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Gender Differences: 5th Grade
“Self-esteem” is one of the buzzwords of modern parenting, tossed about as a panacea for everything from sexual...
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Social Graces: What to Expect in 5th Grade
Your fifth grader comes in from school, runs up the stairs and slams his door shut. He’s mad because his best friend...
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Gender Differences: Middle School
Until now, family members have been the most important people in your child’s life. You still matter – a lot – but...
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Preparing Your Child For Middle School
The move from elementary school to middle school can be a big transition. Here are steps you can take to help your child...
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According to the School Psychologist: Middle School
And suddenly it’s upon your child. Adolescence. You remember the sweaty palms, crushing insecurities, trembling fear...
Source: Education.com
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