Middle School
News Archives
2009-10 School Year

October 2009
Healthy Habits Support
Strong Attendance
Parent Quiz: Do You Know How to Relate to Your Child's Teachers?
Ease Into New Responsibilities
Don't Tolerate Profanity
A Word From the Director
November 2009
Aim for Total Clarity When Setting Expectations for Your Preteen
Let the Power of Positive Peer Pressure Work for Your Preteen
Use
Empathy, Advice to Teach Your Preteen Self-Control
Show
Your Child How to Act Respectfully by Earning Respect
A Word From the Director
December 2009
Build Self-Esteem With
Love, Discipline
Understanding Preteen Brains Helps You Respond to Your Child
Parents Questions & Answers
Turn Your Middle Schooler into a Responsible, Independent Person
A Word From the Director
January 2010
Know How to Talk With Your Child
About School
Understanding Middle Schoolers' Need for Best Friends
Parents Questions & Answers
Encourage Your Child to Develop Good Judgment
A Word From the Director
February 2010
Setting Clear Expectations is Key
Parent Quiz: Do You Understand Effective Consequences?
Parents Questions & Answers
Expect Your Child to Remain Part
of the Family
A Word From the Director
March 2010
Inspire Your Middle
Schooler with a Bit of Guidance, Love
Parent Quiz: Are You Fostering Responsibility in Your Child?
Teach Your Preteen to
Research Options Before Making Decisions
Avoid Shouting Matches
A Word From the Director
April 2010
Help Your Child Develop Leadership Skills
Prevent Violence by Working Closely
with the Middle School
Look Ahead to the Next
Stage in Your Child's Career: High School
Impress Upon Your Child the
Reasons for Respect
A Word From the Director