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If the Power Went Out Tonight, Would Your 10–15-Year-Old Know What to Do?
A calm, practical way to help 10–15-year-olds know what to do—and find something to do—when the power goes out.
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4 days ago2 min read


Gift Ideas for Tweens Who Have Everything
Gift ideas a 10–15 year old will actually use, from sleepover card games to puzzle books, plus how to wrap a download so it feels like a real present.
themiddleloop
Oct 266 min read
Why Screen Time Rules Stop Working in Middle School
The rule that worked at nine quietly stops meaning anything at twelve. Here's why — and the handful of rules that actually hold at this age.
themiddleloop
Oct 63 min read
What to Actually Ask at a Middle School Parent-Teacher Conference
You get about ten minutes, and you can already see the grades online. Here are the questions worth using that time on — starting with the one almost nobody asks.
themiddleloop
Sep 283 min read
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