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Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High

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Overview

Most adolescents make the adjustment to middle school or junior high in a matter of weeks. But others may take longer to adjust. They may feel sick, refuse to leave the house, or have nightmares and unreasonable fears. You can help your child deal with this adjustment and anticipate other situations that may come up during the school year. Here are some tips.

If your child continually complains about school, find out what the problems are and work together to develop solutions.

Children who are not able to successfully manage fears and are still anxious after a couple of weeks may need professional help, such as with a counselor.


Credits for Helping Your Child Transition Into Middle School or Junior High

Current as of: October 24, 2023

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