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Middle School News Archives
 2007-2008 School Year

October, 2007
Teach - And Earn - Respect From Your Middle Schooler
Little Moments Together Mean A Lot!
Help Your Child Develop More Self-Control
A Word From the Director


November, 2007
Expect Your Child to Follow ‘Blog Rules”
Give a Lesson in being Respectful to Others

Avoid Discipline Plan Extremes

A Word From the Director

December, 2007
Establish Specific, Reasonable Expectations for Middle Schoolers
Learn About Social-Networking Sites to Keep Preteens Safe
Coach Your Child on Dealing With Rude People
A Word From the Director

January, 2008
Are You Teaching Your Child to Handle Anger?
Be Specific & Clear When Setting Limits
Questions & Answers
A Word From the Director

February, 2008
What Can You Do if Your Child is Skipping School?
Learn to Handle Your Preteen’s Explosions of Anger
Create a Plan to Keep Your Child Drug Free

A Word From the Director

March, 2008
Preteens Need Enough Sleep to Focus in School

Help Your Middle Schooler Banish Bullying and Stop Being a Victim
Help Your Middle Schooler Bounce Back From Setback
A Word From the Director

April, 2008
Really Listen to Your Middle Schooler, Even If You Disagree
Teach Your Child Life Skills to Build Responsibility
Help Your Preteen Consider Test Mistakes a Learning Experience
The Three “R”s of Consequences

A Word From the Director

May, 2008
Use Quality Time With Your Middle Schooler to Stay Active, Get Fit
Place Spotlight on Respect - Not Your Pre-Teen
Act Immediately if You Suspect Your Child is Skipping School
Combat Peer Pressure, Talk With Your Child About Trusting Others

A Word From the Director

June, 2008
Find Age-Appropriate Volunteer Opportunities for Your Preteen or Teen
Focus on Positive Discipline This Summer
Reinforce Your Middle-Schooler’s Money Skills This Summer

Humor May Help You Deal with Annoying Behaviors

A Word From the Director

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