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Transition to Middle SchoolIs Your Child Ready for Middle School?Do you know whether your child is socially prepared for this school year? Take our quiz and find out. ...- End of School YearAre You Ready for the End of the School Year?As you and your kids count down to summer vacation, how prepared are you for the year to end? Find out! ...
Teacher Appreciation Week8 Printable Thank-You Cards for Teacher Appreciation WeekGive any of these printable thank-you cards during Teacher Appreciation Week (the first full week in May) or anytime during the school year when you and your child want to express your gratitude for a job well done! The cards go great with any of...- Transition to Middle SchoolMiddle School: New Challenges, New SolutionsMiddle School: New Challenges, New SolutionsWhen Chris started middle school, I attended an orientation for incoming parents where I was handed a flyer called, "Easing Your Child's Transition to Middle School." I hand it out now myself in my pare...
- Transition to High SchoolHigh SchoolHigh SchoolWhether your kids are nervous freshmen or cool seniors, get the scoop on high school with our articles, tips, expert advice, and more.Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior -- we've got all the classes covered.From the hottest fashion tre...
- UnderachievingMiddle-Schooler's Grades SlippingSlipping grades might indicate a bigger problem than learning to adjust to middle school. ...
Teacher Appreciation WeekTop 10 End-of-the-Year Gifts for TeachersAt the end of the school year, it's nice to thank your child's teachers for a job well done! Here are 10 unique teacher gifts that are sure to delight your favorite educator. Most cost under $50. Include a nice note on one of these printable tea...
EncouragementPlaying Catch-UpSwitching school mid-year can cause academic difficulty. ...- Transition to Middle School11-year-old Musician Suddenly Ignoring AcademicsIt is not unusual for any student's grades to slip initially upon entry into junior high. ...
- Transition to Middle SchoolSeventh-Grader's Grades Drop SuddenlyThe first year in middle school can be a traumatic transition for adolescents, especially if they did exceptionally well at the elementary level. ...
Anxiety DisordersHow to Prepare Your Anxious Child for the Last Day of SchoolHow to Prepare Your Anxious Child for the Last Day of School Childhood anxiety has become more pronounced and prevalent in our children. In fact, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, one in eight children has an anxiety dis...- Behavior IssuesBalancing Rewards and Discipline with Your Middle-SchoolerIs your middle-schooler having trouble in school? Find out which works better: rewards or discipline. ...
- Transition to Elementary SchoolAll Play and No WorkSome students have trouble adjusting to the stricter environment of the first grade. ...
- Transition to Middle SchoolThe Pressures of Middle SchoolThe move to middle school can be tough, even for the best of students. ...
- Holding Your Child BackRetention in Seventh GradeRetention is rarely the best solution in seventh grade. Learn some other solutions in this article. ...
- TransitionsSwitching SchoolsConsider your child's opinion if he wants to transfer from a prestigious private school. ...
- Social and Emotional DevelopmentSocial ProgressFind out what to do when your child is academically proficient but socially and emotionally deficient. ...
- Social and Emotional DevelopmentMoving AheadWhen a child is ready to progress academically, she may not necessarily be as emotionally well-developed as her peers. ...
