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My High Schooler Didn’t Get Into Their Dream School | Parent Cue Blog

Being rejected by a school—especially the one they hoped to attend—means letting go of some big dream scenarios they’ve been imagining for the future. Read More

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Bridge the Gap Between Home and the Classroom

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No parent wants to be at odds with their kid’s teacher. And no teacher plans to have negative relationships with their student’s parents. If the common goal is the same—to… Read More

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What To Do When Your Child Gets Suspended or Expelled

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You just found out that your child has been suspended or expelled from school. Natural reactions might include: shock, confusion, embarrassment, or anger. When I worked as a school counselor, I remember speaking to parents soon after discovering their child had been… Read More

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5 Things Your Kids May Be Worried About This School Year

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In the next few weeks, most kids and teenagers will have returned to school. The beginning of any school year often generates feelings of nervousness, excitement, and the anticipation of what’s to come – for our kids and for us. Let’s face… Read More

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The Morning Rhythm Checklist

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By: Mark Drury As a dad and as someone who has always loved efficiency, I am constantly looking for ways to cut down on the chaos and clutter of our life with three kids. It’s definitely not easy to go from… Read More

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6 Conversations to Have With Your Kid at the Start of the New School Year

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A new school year can stir up some pretty big emotions in your kid. They’re facing a totally new environment, peer group shifts, and a disruption to their summertime rhythm…all while learning something new all day every day. It’s a lot. So,… Read More

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How Can We Make This Year Better?

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I love a good fresh start. I’m a sucker for Mondays. I dutifully write New Year resolutions every year. There’s nothing like breaking in a brand-new notebook. And Spring cleaning? That is my jam. If you’re anything like me, you are charmed… Read More

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Every Middle Schooler Is Asking You a Question. Do You Know the Answer?

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You hear the door slam upstairs. Instead of being startled by it, at this point, it’s a well-known, yet unwelcomed sound around your home. Since your kid started sixth grade, they’ve been hard to get along with, hard to get through to.… Read More

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Co-Parenting Through the School Year

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The start of a new school year is pretty nostalgic, right? All sharpened number-two pencils and crisp-white-notebook paper. You can basically smell it. But like any change in routine for families, the start of a new school year is an upheaval. All… Read More

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4 Conversations to Have With Your Middle Schooler

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Middle school is a huge transition. It’s that time in life when your kid is stepping out of the relative comfort of elementary school and into those strange few years before high school. It’s important to remember that the middle school years… Read More