Feel free to share this short video with your child. It’s a great conversation starter to talk about anything they’re feeling nervous or excited about. 

Take a short learning style inventory as a family! Knowing if your child is a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner can help them build study habits that stick.

• Visual learners might benefit from diagrams, color-coded notes, or Cornell Notes.

• Auditory learners may do well with discussions or listening to lesson recordings.

• Kinesthetic learners often retain info best through movement, models, or hands-on review.
  Understanding learning preferences helps students create systems that actually work for them in middle school!

It’s never too early to learn how to write a clear, respectful email to teachers, coaches, employers, or college staff. This video will help your child develop their own voice and build important communication skills. Early practice encourages self-advocacy and professionalism! 

Create your own self care routine checklist together that cover areas like health, nutrition, sleep, physical activity, mindfulness/breathing, entertainment/ social activities. I encourage you to do it alongside their child to build healthy habits.

Introduce kid-friendly productivity apps like Forest to help students manage study time with breaks — great for building focus and avoiding overwhelm. 

Set S.M.A.R.T Goals together! Bonus: Let your child interview you about a goal you've achieved in the past.

Discuss strengths and areas of growth, encourage reflection. Create a list of affirmations.

Bonus: Encourage your child to place their affirmation list where they will see it every morning (eg. where they brush their teeth or near their backpack.)