Day: April 25, 2025

Middle School Developmental Stages: A Comprehensive Guide

Raising or teaching a middle schooler can often feel like navigating a maze—just when you know better than you think, and then everything shifts. Their mood fluctuations, bursts of independence, and parallel monologues are enough to leave even the most experienced grownup perplexed. It isn’t “a phase,” it is

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What Are the Milestones for 5 to 12-Year-Olds?

Raising a child between the ages of 5 and 12 can be both exciting and overwhelming. Many parents wonder whether their child is developing “on track,” but with so much variation in growth, it’s hard to know what to expect.  You may find yourself comparing your

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What to Expect in Your Child’s First Year at Daycare

Starting daycare is a big step, not just for your child, but for you too. The mix of emotions can be overwhelming: anxiety, hope, guilt, and anticipation. As a parent, you might wonder how your child will adjust, what they’ll learn, and whether the daycare experience

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