As a child, middle school completely overwhelmed me. There were higher academic expectations, new interests and extracurriculars, a much wider and more intimidating social landscape, physical and ...

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 ...

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 ...

The middle school years are a time of exploration, growing autonomy and a lot more socializing. Young teens are just learning how to make their own decisions and deal with the consequences of those ...