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High School Developmental Changes

Here are some developmental changes we could be be aware of as parents and mentors of high school students: (This is going to seem like a lot of information… and it is… just go to the grade that you work with as a parent or mentor and focus on that section first for a bit… […]

Middle School Developmental Changes

Here are some developmental changes that would be nice to be aware of as parents and mentors of middle school students: Grade 6 Physically Needs lots of food and 9-11 hours of sleep each night Continues losing molars (9-12 years) Girls outpacing guys in development Guys experience changes in height and weight, an increase in […]

Understanding the Relational Questions of a Middle School Student

There are fundamental relational questions kids need to answer as they grow and develop: In preschool the relational questions surround “Am I?” (impressions about themselves and the world): Am I safe? Am I able? Am I okay? In elementary the relational questions surround “Do I have?” (related to skills and competencies that equip their future): Do […]

Understanding the Relational Questions of a High School Student

There are fundamental relational questions kids need to answer as they grow and develop: In preschool the relational questions surround “Am I?” (impressions about themselves and the world): Am I safe? Am I able? Am I okay? In elementary the relational questions surround “Do I have?” (related to skills and competencies that equip their future): Do […]