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Middle and High School Transitions

According to most parents, teenagers’ peers have the most influence of the behavior and decisions of their teens. However, research confirms that when teens are asked who has the most influence over their actions, the overwhelming reply is: our parents.

Help your children navigate the academic and emotional transitions of the middle and high school years by ensuring you understand what your teens are going through.

Parent Resource Guide

Get the facts and some tips on what you as a parent can be doing on the following subjects:

• Teenage Brain Development
• Academic Challenges
• Teen Internet Realities
• Social Adjustments: Alcohol
• Social Adjustments: Bullying

Middle School Transitions

This video features great information parents should know about transitions their children go through as they reach the middle school years. Three segments address Academic Challenges, Brain Development and Social Adjustments.

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High School Transitions

This video highlights key facts every parent should know about the challenges their children face as they adjust to high school. Insightful information about Academic Challenges, Stress and the Teenage Brain are provided for parents.

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