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 ...

Encourage discussion as much as possible in your house. Ask your eighth-grader for their opinion about political and social issues, or about books, movies, and TV shows. Listen carefully and prompt ...

Want to help your eighth-grader with their social awareness skills? Here are some tips that experts suggest. Your eighth-grader's social world broadens during middle school, and it’s important to take ...