These 2 things are important for tweens because tweens are entering a completely foreign environment with changes in the building, procedures, expectations, friends, and adults relationships. So, relying on us, as parents, is one of the only constants they have. ⭐️Here is how we can support them: 👉Keep that open conversation going about the upcoming changes 👉Keep calibrating their feelings around the upcoming changes. 👉Be open to facilitating group interactions when they ask (with old and new friends) and reminder that it is normal to have evolving and changing friendships during this time. 👉Attend orientation sessions with her and make sure she has the opportunity to tour campus and know where her locker is before the first day of school. Maybe even grab a school map if it is available to plan out her transitions 👉Contact her teacher together and try to get clear information about expectations fro classes (if you do’t get it at orientation). If help is needed, don’t be afraid to contact the school counselor for help. While many of these things are dependent on school policies, it is worth it to share the research with schools that don’t follow this course of action because it will only help ALL students. By recognizing the importance of these supportive measures, parents and teachers can collaborate to create a smoother and more positive transition experience for our girls (and boys) entering middle school.
#ParentingGirls #RaisingStrongGirls #momsoftweensandteens #raisinggirls #raisingdaughters #AdolescentDevelopment #momsoftweengirls #raisingtweens #middleschool #middleschooltips Source: https://research-ebsco-com.alliant.idm.oclc.org/linkprocessor/plink?id=41260dfc-4b02-395e-98b6-534189851c49. Acesso em: 19 jan. 2025.