6 Things You Need to Know About Raising a Middle-Schooler

Middle school is particularly touch-and-go in the friend department. Your child might go into sixth grade with her best friend of eight years and leave with a completely new group of besties who you barely know. The most helpful thing a parent can do during these years? Just listen, because, as you can see from Kayla's experience, friend groups during this time period can change on a weekly basis, so prepare yourself for frequent personnel changes.