Middle School (6th-8th)

5 Ways to Use Technology with Your Teenager | Parent Cue Blog

I’m not going to give you a bunch of statistics about how much we’re on our phones, tablets, and computers, because we already know it’s a lot—probably (definitely) too much. But here’s the deal—those numbers aren’t really changing. People (kids, teens, and… Read More

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Helping Your Child Through Their First Broken Heart

Crystal Chiang 0 Comments

Breakups are painful at any age, but there is something about the first breakup in the teenage years that is just extra-excruciating—and it isn’t just painful for the teenager! As an adult, sitting with a teenager who is feeling the sting of… Read More

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How to Apologize to Your Middle Schooler

Holly Crawshaw 0 Comments

When my daughter was in elementary school, she was perfect. Like, literally. She was respectful, obedient, hard-working, and kind. Enter middle school. I woke up to a different human being living in my house. All of a sudden she didn’t like anything… Read More

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How Do I Encourage Kids to Be Friends?

Rebecca Brown 0 Comments

At the beginning of every school year, the students in my class take a pre-test to measure what they already know. I remember my very first year teaching—I looked over my pre-test data with confusion. I just couldn’t understand why my kids… Read More

4 Questions to Ask When You Notice a Shift in Your Child’s Behavior

Philip Daniel De Jesus 0 Comments

My oldest daughter just entered middle school. No book, podcast, or theologian could have prepared me for how quickly she’d begin to change in the months leading up to her 11th birthday. The freedom to socialize and text her friends became the… Read More

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How to Help Your Teen (and Preteen) Find Their First Job

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By the time your kid starts middle school, it’s time to at least begin thinking about ways they can earn a little extra money—especially during summer break. After all, those video games and value-sized combo meals aren’t going to pay for themselves. … Read More