English Edition

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Embracing the Change: Middle School 101 for Families is a concise brochure designed to support parents and families as they guide their middle schooler through a transformative phase of life.

The brochure distills the essentials needed to foster understanding, connection, and resilience during the dynamic middle school years, and introduces families to the comprehensive collection of resources available at middleschool.org. With a warm, approachable tone, it offers practical advice infused with patience, humor, and love, making it an ideal tool for school leaders to share at orientations or for PTOs to distribute to their communities.

This guide covers critical topics to empower families, including key parenting strategies for fostering independence, navigating the complexities of digital life, and providing robust social and mental health support. It also demystifies puberty, offering insights to help parents address physical and emotional changes with confidence and care. Embracing the Change is a trusted companion for every family ready to embrace the middle school adventure.

Be sure to also check out the Spanish version of this brochure.