Junior High. Oh good times.
People usually think that high school is a tough time in life, but the real kicker is middle school. It's a rough time for both boys and girls to deal with the changes that their bodies are experiencing, their minds, their voices, their friends, and just about everything else. There are a lot of things coming all at once, and it's a huge adjustment.
That said, there are a billion and one resources for both parents and middle schoolers to read, watch, ask, listen, attend, etc. Whatever you have questions about, chances are someone wrote a book about that exact issue. And if you can't find any information on a certain topic, there are always older kids you can ask (including myself)!
As kids start to be influenced more by their peer groups than by you and your partner, they may have some serious lapses in judgement due to peer pressure and the pressure your son or daughter puts on themselves. The most important advice I can give to you is to help your child be as secure and as confident in themselves as possible. Being comfortable in their own skin, as cliche as it is, is the biggest challenge your child will face in middle school. When you're not there to help them make decisions, they have to start defining themselves as individuals, and although they will (guaranteed) make mistakes, you have to hope that you've taught them who they are.
This has been a very brief introduction to Middle School, and I promise that I will address more topics of concern later! Please leave a comment if you would like me to talk about a certain aspect of middle school.
Also, two fantastic resources for you:
michelleinthemiddle.com
girlology.com
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