Parenting a middle schooler has never been easy, but today’s influence of social media has made it even more challenging than ever. Social media use in our society brings an entirely new set of challenges to parents as well as students, and it is important to know how to navigate these challenges as a parent and to guide your child in appropriate use. ​ 1. Be informed. Currently, the most common social media platforms for middle school students are: Instagram, Youtube, Snapc

Parent-Teacher conferences are a great way to gain insight about your child’s social interactions within the school setting. When you meet with your child’s elementary school teacher, consider asking these questions (if they are applicable to your child): [endif]As it relates to interacting with peers, what would you say are some of my child’s strengths? What are his/her weaknesses or areas to improve upon? How well does he/she interact with peers during less-structured time