Jr high

I wish I had known these things before I entered the crazy world of Jr. High. It would have made life a little easier. Good advice for anyone really.

It’s rare to hear anyone say they loved middle school. Even people with positive memories never tout it as the best years of their life. Simply put, it’s an awkward season. It’s a time of constant changes, social shake-ups, swinging emotions, and intense pressures. If I’ve learned anything from working with adolescent girls, it’s how hungry this age group is for comfort and reassurance. I hear it in their voices and see it in their eyes whenever I speak to a…

To my oldest son: You turn 12 years old in 4 days. This is a milestone year for you. You will soon be done with elementary school and on to […]

Discipline through love and logic in the middle and high school years - How & Why to Incorporate logic into your class management and teaching procedures

Jr. High called they want their drama back

Calling a student out in front of their peers can be unavoidable at times. But this can be tricky when you're dealing with middle and high school students.

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