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Helping Your Child Transition to Middle School
Starting middle school is a big milestone for children. In leaving elementary school behind, they are one step closer to being young adults.
Middle school is an important transition. Children try out new responsibilities and freedoms. When middle school goes well, there's a much better chance that a child will be successful in high school.
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