February 2023 ~ The middle school years can be challenging for kids. Preteens are coping with changing bodies and relationships. They’re questioning who they are and how they fit in. Kids this age can be best friends one day and enemies the next. They may face conflicts at school, outside of school and at home. All of this can be overwhelming for preteens —and for parents too. In this Snapshot we will share strategies to help you and your child navigate some of the pressures and conflicts common in adolescence.
