Middle School. Always depicted as a gauntlet that must be endured and survived. For many reasons, this is not an unfair depiction. Middle school and the years between 12 and 14 are tough! Tough for kids: navigating puberty, growing independence, insecurities, and figuring out who they are individually and in a group. Tough for parents: certainly a glimpse of the greater challenges to come in the high school years (this momma’s heart has now survived that stage twice!); helping them navigate—-well everything I listed above.

Middle school is transition. And transition is never easy.

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