Show your middle schooler how a quick whirl of spinach in the blender will reveal the cobwebby "stuff"--or DNA--of life!
My middle-schooler is learning to write her own notes. From simple oral narrations, where she "retells" the details of something I read to her, she now must read her own notes highlight the main ideas use those key words or phrases in her own sentences. Tough stuff for a 10-year-old! So we start with baby…
Mmm… middle schoolers…some love books, and some have yet to learn the joy of the written word, here are some books that might peak their appetite. They’ve all been enjoyed in our household. If I wrote a review, I’ve provided a link to go along so you can see what we thought of it. Once […]
What does the Bible say about the role of love in parenting children? How can we apply that with our middle schoolers?
Reading classics with your middle schooler can help them develop a love for great stories and great literature. Check out this list of timeless stories.
See this must-read list of books every middle schooler should read before they head onto high school to ignite their imaginations.
Does your child have trouble focusing? These tips will help you teach your distracted teen focus and see their tasks to completion.
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If you want to get your middle schooler talking, you'll need to do better than "how was your day?" here are 20 questions to ask your middle schooler.
True story… The other day I was working with a "little" using this vintage Fisher Price fishing game, adapted with feelings on the back and...a middle schooler came in immediately following and though we had some other activities planned for the session, they asked, "Hey, what is this?" After explaining, I invited them to "fish for feelings" if they wanted to...which they promptly did. And guess what...some serious stuff came out, as well as some laughter and deep thinking. Moral of th...
Details on 5 excellent books to teach your middle school children about money in a way that keeps their interest. Raise money smart kids with these titles!
A list of 10 table manners to work on with your middle schooler this holiday season
Every week I keep hoping that maybe this will be the one where I don’t have to talk about kids being trash. It’s only Monday and this already ain’t the week.
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It's hard not to worry if our kids (and we) will survive middle school, let alone thrive. Here are 10 tween chores essential for their success.
Parents can help their middle schoolers make effective flashcards that they will use while studying. Here's how you do it!
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Check out this list of 92 engaging graphic novels for middle school children plus fantastic resources for discussing graphic novels.
