No one is getting out unscathed, but parents can help kids minimize social drama as they navigate middle school. Here are five strategies that will help.
No one is getting out unscathed, but parents can help kids minimize social drama as they navigate middle school. Here are five strategies that will help.
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The Harry Potter prequel is delightful but dark.
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I decided to give up constantly directing and interfering, and started standing back, observing and giving my children more opportunities to problem-solve on their own.
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