by cambria | Mar 7, 2022 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Social Emotional Well Being
Middle school is a time of incredible exposure. Young people between the ages of 10-14 undergo seismic shifts in their relationships and self-concept all under the watchful eyes of their equally vulnerable peers. For the first time in their lives, middle schoolers may...
by cambria | Feb 25, 2022 | Middle School, Resources for Educators, Resources for Families, Social Emotional Learning, Social Emotional Well Being, Social Justice Edu
In the summer of 2021, the United States withdrew all of our troops from Afghanistan, where we had been an occupying force for twenty years. While approximately half of Americans approved of this decision, half disapproved, with good reason: our abrupt exit...
by cambria | Dec 20, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Emotional Well Being
According to Phyliss Fagell, author of Middle School Matters, teens and tweens with strong friendships tend to emerge from middle school happier, healthier, and more likely to succeed. But Fagell also points out that making friends in middle school is a serious...
by cambria | Dec 10, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Social Emotional Well Being
During adolescence, young people’s brains experience rapid growth. This is especially true in middle school. Tweens are hungry for new challenges but are also still developing the judgment and maturity they need to accurately assess and react to risk. At this age,...
by cambria | Nov 10, 2021 | Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, Resources in Portuguese for Families, Resources in Spanish for Families, Share With Your Families, Social Emotional Well Being
https://masfec.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CellPhonesPart1IsYou.mp4 The modern era has introduced a new milestone for middle schoolers: a young person’s first cell phone. But what age is the right age to get a cellphone? How do you know if your child is up...
by cambria | Jun 9, 2021 | News, Resources for Families, Resources in English for Families, School Reopening and Remote Learning Resources, Social Emotional Well Being
Are you struggling to find activities for your child this summer? We know it can be difficult to navigate the changing guidelines and opportunities for the summer. Here are some steps you can take to find the right fit for your family. Good luck! Check with your...
