Middle School

National Teacher’s Day provides the perfect opportunity for students and their parents to show appreciation, support, and thankfulness to teachers.

The middle grades can be an especially difficult time for any child. But for tweens with autism this time can produce even greater challenges. Learning how to deal with the school environment is key in helping these kids find their place in society and experience success. 

As a parent, you have the responsibility to protect, guide, and support your child’s education. Equally, you have the right to interact in a meaningful way within your child’s school community to positively impact their future success and learning. As you consider how you can move forward in these areas, remember to focus on what …

Sometimes reminding ourselves of our school options is enough to reduce the panic so we can focus on loving and leading our family. While many of us might never consider homeschooling or online school, the pandemic presents us with new choices for school options.

Plan ahead and make adjustments to pave the way for a strong transition from elementary to middle school.

Give older middle schoolers what they need, not necessarily what they think they want.

Help your kids as they change homes and re-establish routines during the school year.

My daughter, Sam, and I were on our own for 12 years. During that time, my girl grew from a little girl to a teenager, and with each passing year, one thing remained consistent: back-to-school chaos.

Your child is changing. Is your parenting?

Middle schoolers can be clumsy. Here is a way to help your child through those awkward growth spurts.