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Empathy and the Teen Brain: What Science Tells Us

Your teenager comes home upset. Instead of answering your greeting, they just walk past you and disappear into their room. You’re left wondering what

Middle School Lessons: A Reflection of the Lived Experience: Part 2 of 2

We recently interviewed a few adults aged 18 to 25 about their middle school experiences. Their names have been changed to protect their privacy.

Middle School Lessons: A Reflection of the Lived Experience: Part 1 of 2

Middle school is one of the most formative years of a person’s life. Many of our values, hobbies, and personality traits stem from these

Navigating the Social Dynamics: An Interview with a Middle School Counselor – Part 2 of 2

Shelby Crownover is a counselor at a Round Rock ISD middle school and has spent more than two decades in middle school education. She

Navigating the Social Dynamics: An Interview with a Middle School Counselor – Part 1 of 2

Shelby Crownover is a counselor at a Round Rock ISD middle school and has spent more than two decades in middle school education. She

Six Books Every Parent and Teacher Should Read About Bullying

Nearly one in five U.S. students faces bullying during middle or high school, and the emotional toll of it can last long after the

10 Children’s Books About Bullying and Friendship

Bullying can happen anywhere children gather––on the playground, in the lunchroom, on sports teams, or even online. For young kids still learning how to

Bystanders or Upstanders: The Silent Majority Who Impacts the Outcome

Did you know that each year, 1 in 5 kids get bullied and that 57% of the bullying incidents stop when a peer intervenes

Raising Kind: 10 Strategies for Developing Empathy in Young Children

Humans are naturally inclined to empathize with one another, but like a muscle, empathy requires regular strengthening. From birth, our brains are equipped with

Navigating the Silent Battle: Social Bullying in Girls

Since the pandemic, bullying seems to be on the rise. According to a recent Boys and Girls Club of America survey, 40 percent of

How Well Do you Know Your EQ?

We have all heard that EQ or emotional quotient is a greater predictor of life success than their IQ or intelligence quotient. But why

Affirmations for Young Girls: Friendships

Some girls use psychological warfare to bully other girls. Often operating under a “pack mentality,” these girls isolate and banish their targets from groups,