7 Ways to Help Your Child Survive (and Thrive) in Middle School

There's no denying that middle school is a scary place, but your child doesn't need to know that.

"Talking about it like it's a big, ugly process and worrying about how messy it might become is counterproductive," Icard writes. Instead, she suggests talking positively about this phase so they can walk through the door with their heads and spirits high.

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