Middle School (6th-8th)

Helping Preteens Discover Courage

Character and Values | Middle School (6th-8th)

Helping Preteens Discover Courage

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When we hear the word courage, we often think of these grandiose moments of bravery. Experiences like leaping off a high-dive, trying out for an ultra-competitive team, or taking your first step off a zip-line seem like the most appropriate ways for… Read More
Helping My Middle and High Schooler Manage Their Emotions

High School (9th-12th) | Mental Health | Middle School (6th-8th)

Helping My Middle and High Schooler Manage Their Emotions

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As a counselor for teenagers, I see and hear a lot of stuff. But I bet you wouldn’t be able to guess what my most memorable and favorite sessions look like. I should say first that I truly love all of my… Read More
6 Ways to Help Your Middle Schooler Develop Positive Body Image

Middle School (6th-8th)

6 Ways to Help Your Middle Schooler Develop Positive Body Image

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The School Dance I remember the first time I became super aware of the way I looked. It was my first middle school dance, and, as an eighth grader, this was a pretty big deal. I had waited my entire middle school… Read More
What’s Worrying Our Girls

Mental Health | Middle School (6th-8th)

What’s Worrying Our Girls

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This is an excerpt from Raising Worry-Free Girls by Sissy Goff (used with permission) What's Worrying our Girls By nature, girls want to please. Girls define themselves against a backdrop of relationship. Feeling known and loved is crucial. So to say something… Read More
7 Undeniable Characteristics of Middle Schoolers Parents Should Know

Fight For The Heart | Middle School (6th-8th)

7 Undeniable Characteristics of Middle Schoolers Parents Should Know

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If there is one common theme that surfaces every time I talk with parents of middle schoolers it’s this: it’s really confusing and really hard. Why? Because change is what marks this phase of life, and change isn’t easy for anyone. I… Read More
How to Not Embarrass Your Teen

High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

How to Not Embarrass Your Teen

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How do you NOT embarrass your teen? You can’t. The end. Good article everyone. I’ll be here all week. Make sure to tip your waiters. It’s impossible, right? You’re going to embarrass your teenager on some level in some way. That’s just… Read More
The Humility of Connection

Elementary (K-5th) | Family Life | Fight For The Heart | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

The Humility of Connection

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Growing up, I had a hard time connecting with my dad. Different Interests As a kid, all I could see were the differences between us. I liked to read comic books. I loved to draw. I would play with action figures for… Read More
The Right Way to Have "The Talk"

Elementary (K-5th) | Middle School (6th-8th) | Social Life

The Right Way to Have “The Talk”

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The Suicide Talk

High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th) | Special Topics

The Suicide Talk

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Most parents know when they have kids that at some point they’ll have “the talk.” The one about the birds and the bees that incites awkwardness. Or some parents will leave a book with confusing anatomical drawings. (Thanks Mom.) Even still, there… Read More
10 Tips to Connect With Your Teenager

Fight For The Heart | Middle School (6th-8th)

10 Tips to Connect With Your Teenager

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Time flies fast from elementary to college age, so get ready to change your parenting habits. Every child seems to move in warp speed toward the teenage years. I was caught by surprise when a new declaration of personal independence was automatically… Read More