Thriving in Middle School

Hi parents & guardians!

This post is meant to expand on some of the topics covered in the Thriving in Middle School Parent Night. It was our intention to record the presentation, however we ran into some technical issues. Don’t worry though, we’ve figured things out so that our next Parent Night will be recorded and ready to post for those who were not able to attend!

Thriving in Middle School Presentation.

Questions from Thriving in Middle School.

Scholastic published this wonderful article (https://bit.ly/2KDu17x) in their Parent section that mentions almost every middle school buzzword: physical changes, peer pressure, friends to enemies, new opinions, school adjustments, and dating. They give helpful advice on all of these adjustments that can be sudden and intimidating.

Technology Addictions. It is something that counselors are seeing in children and adults, alike. This article (https://bit.ly/33CKEHN) tells it like it is, challenging parents to set safe boundaries for their kids while also setting boundaries for themselves. The author gives 6 helpful hints on how to set boundaries at home.

This next article speaks to the ideas of responsibility and accountability. (https://bit.ly/2KNSsOp) The author gives many examples of ways your child can expand their social and emotional abilities, including responsibility, empathy, kindness, and relationship skills.

As children grow older, the ideas of what boundaries are change. This article, by the Child Mind Institute, emphasizes the importance of empathy in boundaries, how to set personal boundaries, and how respect plays into these interactions (https://bit.ly/2zWueie).

Changing bodies, one of the biggest middle school topics. It’s something that causes stress in the minds of boys and girls alike. The choice of when to start accommodating these changes in a girl’s body begins with bras. This article (https://bit.ly/2KNS6r6) addresses body changes and what to look for. Developmentally, you can expect physical, cognitive, language, and social & emotional changes. This article (https://u.org/2yiFKjG) briefly touches on all of them and let’s you know what to expect.

Thank you so much for visiting our blog and we look forward to seeing you at our next parent night!

- Shauya Siami, M.Ed., NCC