Friendships

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

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

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,

Types of Bullying

Bullying is considered one of the most common and potentially damaging forms of school issues. Almost 49% of children in grades 4- 12 reported