RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS

With input from experts as well as experienced Brookline parents, B-PEN has created a wide range of  TIP SHEETS  on subjects of most concern to those navigating the tricky middle school years. These are one- and two-page printable tip sheets to give parents easily understood information right at hand. Each features advice as well as factual information  in outline to help you prepare for conversations with your kids.

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The Challenges of Parenting Tweens
Middle School Tips for Cyber Safety 
Top 10 Tips for Middle School Parents
Safe Holiday Tips for Middle School Parents
Talking to Your Kids About Bombs and Bad Guys - How to Help Them Feel Safe
Alcohol and Teens
Setting Limits
Kids in Cyberspace
Why Not Pot?
Talking to Your Kids About Smoking (Tobacco)
Summertime Tips
Parent Networks – How to Start
Media Literacy 
Rising Freshman Parent-to-Parent Tips Sheet (8th Grade)
Communicating About Risky Business
Recreation Activities for Teens (R.A.F.T.)  Dances 
Transitions -- Tips for Middle School Parents
Michelle Icard's Tips from "Brains, Bravery & Botox Brow"