The Complete Guide to Helping Your Child Transition to Middle School
Understanding the neuroscience, psychology, and practical strategies behind one of childhood's most challenging developmental transitions.
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Articles & Guides for Parents
Explore our collection of articles covering the middle school transition, cyberbullying, physical activity, and navigating the social challenges of adolescence.
Preparing for Jobs That Don
With 39% of core job skills expected to change by 2030, schools are reimagining education through project-based learning, computational thinking, and 21st-century skills to prepare students for an unpredictable future.
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Building Digital Citizens: How Schools Are Teaching Kids to Navigate the Online World
How schools are teaching digital citizenship to prepare students for a world where nearly half of teens are online almost constantly, covering cyberbullying, misinformation, privacy, and media literacy.
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What Research Tells Us About Sports Programs for K-12 Students
A research-based look at how sports participation affects academic performance, mental health, and social development in K-12 students, including guidance on avoiding burnout and addressing equity gaps.
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How Much Sleep Does Your Child Really Need?
Sleep deprivation among children and teens is widespread—and the consequences extend far beyond grogginess. Here's what the science says about children's sleep needs by age, circadian rhythms, and what parents can actually do.
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How to Find the Right School for Your Child
A practical guide for parents on evaluating schools, understanding ratings, and finding the best educational fit for their child.
Read article → The Complete Guide to Helping Your Child Transition to Middle School
Understanding the neuroscience, psychology, and practical strategies behind one of childhood's most challenging developmental transitions.
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The Stillness Epidemic
An in-depth look at declining physical activity among American children, the health consequences, and what parents and schools can do about it.
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When the Cruelty Follows Them Home
What parents need to know about cyberbullying in middle school and how to help when the harassment never seems to stop.
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When Worry Becomes Something More
Understanding the warning signs of teen mental health struggles—and what parents can actually do about them. A guide for families navigating adolescent anxiety and depression.
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The Hours That Shape Them
Nearly 23 million children whose parents want them in after-school care cannot get it. For those who can, the right program might matter more than we thought—and finding it is harder than it should be.
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