What is Bullying? What causes Bullying? Bullying Warning Signs! What to do if you suspect your child is being bullied. To learn more about bullying please visit this informative site: http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov Caught in the Middle - A WEB GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
By now, you probably don't have to remind your child to brush her teeth before bed. Why? Because as middle graders mature, they begin to take on more personal responsibility. The same holds true in other areas of their lives. Parents should no longer need to oversee daily chores, such as feeding a pet or making the bed. Most middle graders can handle these tasks on their own. Here are some ways you can help your child be responsible. Set the stage Discuss with your middle grader what task you expect him to do without being reminded. These can include helping with household chores and completing school projects. Consider making a list with specifics. Example: "Your clothes should be picked up before you go to bed." Show and tell Once you explain how things should work, show your child your trust her. Try to avoid asking about chores each day or if she has lunch money. If these things aren't done, you'll know soon enough. This approach will reward your middle grader with a sense of independence. Stick to it If you discover your child isn't following through, give a brief reminder and then back off. However, if things continue to go undone, consider cutting privileges (such as playing video games) until your child proves he's willing to act responsibly. Study for tests step-by-step Make a plan: schedule time to prepare for the test over several days. It's better to study things repeatedly over time than to "cram" before a test. Review: divide materials into logical sections. then read them over as a memory refresher. Memorize: while reviewing, decide what could be on the test. Use flash cards (or another method) to study this information. Take a practice test: Ask questions that might be on the test. Relax: Congratulate your self on a job WELL DONE!!
My son says he has trouble doing his homework, Is there anything I can do to help him? First, make sure he understands the assignment. If he can't easily explain what he's supposed to do, encourage him to ask his teacher before leaving class. He should write down clear directions for each assignment. At home make sure he has a tidy area, such as a desk, to complete tasks. The spot should have good lighting and be in a quieter part of the house (his bedroom of the kitchen table, for example). He should keep supplies - paper, pencils, pens, calculator - within reach. Also, encourage him to do homework at the same time each day. Tell him to keep this time open to work on assignments. Planner Check: the planner will keep you organized. It helps to know what homework you've got. Greenies: weekly grades from every class to stay on track.	Here's a simple four-step solution to setting effective rules both you and your middle grader can live with: 1. Get input. Talk with your middle grader about fair rules you can agree on (no phone calls after 9:00 p.m., no parties without adult supervision). 2. Write it down. Once you decide on a rule, not it down on paper. This way, everybody knows the rule. 3. Choose consequences. Tell your child what will happen if the rule is broken (earlier bedtime, grounded for a weekend). 4. Follow through. If you middle grader ignores a rule, deliver the stated punishment. He will know you mean business.
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