The American Middle School is a unique cultural experience for adolescents. If your child’s school district is structured so that they will attend a Middle School (typically a building housing 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students), there are some things you should know. I was a middle school counselor for eight years and am currently the […]
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Losing in Sports
As parents, we want what is best for our children. Many parents enroll their children in sports hoping it will add to their child’s happiness. Playing organized sports teaches them valuable lessons. One main lesson from playing competitive sports is how to cope with losing. Even if you were once a young athlete, you might […]
10 Life Lessons I Learned from the Divorce Process
If you are considering separation or just beginning the divorce process, you may have a lot of stress and worry about the future. As someone just coming through that profoundly challenging life change, I feel compelled to share my lessons. The divorce process is unique for everyone, and the stages of divorce can vary greatly […]