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Topic: Transitions and Readiness

Life is a series of choices, challenges, and changes. Preparing for these transitions can make them much easier, whether it’s helping a child transition from crib to “big kid bed” or from home to college.Life is a series of choices, challenges, and changes. Preparing for these transitions can make them much easier, whether it’s helping a child transition from crib to “big kid bed” or from home to college.

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Family Ideas for Making a Long-distance Move

Moving causes parent stress, but it also is a big source of stress in children. Here are six tips for a smoother transition.

Easing the Middle School Transition at School and Home

The middle school transition is hard for you and your child. Adolescent behaviors, a new middle school classroom and physical changes require your support and care.

Parent and Community Involvement in Middle School Learning

Public school policy needs to promote parent involvement in education for the middle school classroom. The middle school transition marks a crucial time in the life of a student and everyone needs to be involved in making it ...

Moving in the Middle: School Transition Causes Stress in Children

When a student in high school questions making a mid-year transition, his parents found themselves working with schools to develop academic and social strategies that can work for anyone making a school move.

What I Learned the Hard Way about a Parent Leaving

A parent leaving can cause teenagers problems and stress. Megan Mitchell has been there. She offers advice for teenagers on how to deal with depression, stress, and other related problems brought on by a parent's absence.

Teenagers' Stories: What I Learned the Hard Way about Success in High School

The middle school transition to high school was a lot tougher than one student expected. With high school academics low on her list, she soon got a rude wake-up call. Read her advice for teenagers who want to avoid her mistak...

Michigan Public School Policy Grades Middle School Students with the MEAP

According to Michigan's public school policy, the MEAP test grades middle school students on their academic progress. Read about how school standardized tests gauge middle school learning and find ways to help your child exce...

Ten Ways to Save Money and Ten Ways to Lose It

Specific tips and advice for teenagers headed to college on how they can save money (and avoid wasting it) once they are on their own.

Parent Involvement Essential to Successful Middle School Transition to High School

The middle school transition to high school is challenging. Answering your children’s high school questions and helping them figure out how realistic their middle school ideas are about high school can boost confidence.

Real Life Story: Walking the Dog

One mom’s story about how the word “chore” was a four-letter word and when it came to chores for kids, caring for pets was not considered one – but instead it was a privilege.

Set the Right Amount for My Kid's Allowance

There’s not just one way to deal with allowance for kids. One or more of the five options for setting the amount of your kid’s allowance that are described here will work for your family values and budget.

Worksheet: Sample Chore Chart

Chores are a great way to help your child learn responsibility. Here is a sample chore chart for kids—it will help you keep track of who does what and hopefully cut down on the amount of nagging you’ll have to do.

Worksheet: Financial Responsibility and Family Budgeting Inventory

Have family members fill out this inventory and compare answers to find out where everyone in your household stands on topics related to family finances, such as financial responsibility and family budgeting.

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