Want to help your sixth-grader with their responsible decision-making skills? Here are some tips that experts suggest. For example, talk to them about their physical health and the consequences of ...

Try to talk to your child about the foods they are eating when you’re not around. If they are into sports, highlight the importance of a healthy diet to their athletic performance. If they're ...

Your child’s social world broadens during middle school, and it’s important to take the time to regularly talk to him openly and honestly about their feelings and friendships. Whether it’s at the ...

It may be hard at this age to engage your child in a long discussion about emotions, but taking a couple of minutes a day to ask “What made you feel good today?” or “Did anything upset you today?” is ...