Middle School (6th-8th)

Connection takes humility. Connection takes work. And connection takes time, cultivated in many invisible acts. Read More

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

The Right Way to Have “The Talk”

Mike Clear 0 Comments

I remember getting “the talk” from my stepdad when I was 12 years old. I could tell by his efforts and timing that it was thrown together at the last minute. He fumbled and stumbled his way through the 30-minute awkward conversation and in the end, we were... Read More

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

The Suicide Talk

Daniel Walters 0 Comments

Why should I talk to my kids about suicide? According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Around 45,000 people die every year by suicide. Comparatively, in 2017 there were around 17,200 reported homicides in the... Read More

Imagine The End | Middle School (6th-8th)

What You Need to Do Before (and After) You Give Your Kid a Phone

Tom Shefchunas 0 Comments

By far, the number-one thing parents of teens ask me when they learn what I do for a living is almost always about phones. It comes in several forms, but all of their questions about phones really boil down to two main questions: 1. When do I give... Read More

Elementary (K-5th) | High School (9th-12th) | Middle School (6th-8th)

Why Parents Should Team Up With Teachers

Parent Cue 0 Comments

Being a parent at school can be overwhelming. All that teacher jargon and new programs. Tons of data coming at you with test results and standards. Plus, the endless fliers and forms to be signed. It’s no wonder if you’re feeling a little lost and confused! Read More

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

How to Help Preteens Navigate Friendship Drama

Dan Scott 0 Comments

Today’s preteens are navigating the same reality—only now with texting, social media, and constant connectivity. Read More

Middle School (6th-8th) | Special Topics

4 Things You Can Do to Start the Conversation on Suicide With Your Middle Schooler

Parent Cue 0 Comments

I was 20 years old when I lost someone I loved to suicide. He was a close member of my family, someone who had been living in our home for years before he passed. I still remember exactly where I was sitting in my dorm room the morning... Read More

Featured | Middle School (6th-8th) | School Life

What to Expect in Sixth Grade

Parent Cue 0 Comments

So, your kid is in 6th grade this year. You probably already know this, but sixth grade is a HUGE year in a person’s life. It probably won’t feel like it most weeks, but what you’re doing this year is going to dramatically influence the future for your... Read More

Imagine The End | Middle School (6th-8th)

What Middle Schoolers Are Watching on YouTube

Ashley Bohinc 0 Comments

One of the most prominent things I’ve noticed about this generation of teenagers is the increase in middle schoolers’ involvement with social platforms, and especially their involvement with YouTube. In fact, recent studies have shown between 80-95% of Generation Z uses YouTube more than any other social media... Read More

Fight For The Heart | High School (9th-12th) | Mental Health | Middle School (6th-8th)

What Parents Need to Know About Kids Who Self-Harm

Dr. Chinwé Williams 0 Comments

Discovering that someone you love is self-harming is frightening. It is also very confusing. As a parent, it is difficult to comprehend that no matter how much love you give to your child, it may not be enough to prevent him or her from hurting themselves. Who self-harms?... Read More

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