Resources

RESOURCES

Parenting with a Purpose: Great site with blog posts on a variety of topics, resource recommendations and frequent updates. This site is sponsored by Silver Hills Middle School. http://shmsparent.wordpress.com/

Quick Find On-line Clearinghouse: This site is a clearinghouse for articles on transitions at all levels. There are several links to articles about transitioning to middle school. http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/qf/p2101_01.htm

Middleweb: This site is currently undergoing a big upgrade. There are lots of resources for middle school teachers on this site but also some great resources and blogs for parents. http://tln.typepad.com/middleweb/about_middleweb/

Adolescent Brain: This is one helpful article on the teen brain. More is learned every day about how basic brain development affects teenagers and can explain some of what is seen in adolescence. http://harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/the-teen-brain.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: For information on adolescent health issues and development. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/

Helpful Books

“How to talk so Teens will Listen and Listen so Teens will Talk” Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, HarperCollins (2006).

“Staying Connected To Your Teenager: How To Keep Them Talking To You And How To Hear What They’re Really Saying,” Michael Riera , Da Capo Press (2007)

“A Smart Girl’s Guide to Starting Middle School” (American Girl) (American Girl Library), Julie Williams Montalbano, Pleasant Company Publications (2004)

* * Note: American girl publishes a number of helpful books for young adolescents on friends, body changes, self esteem, and other topics.