The best thing your can teach them is to NEVER say, text, or write anything about someone else your wouldn't say to their face. Be a friend to everyone, not a best friend but kind. If someone trys to engage in negative talk, walk away, say I don't know that person well but they seem nice. Stay neutral in conflict.
2026-06-08 18:56:42
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amandacrawford3653 :
Middle school teacher here—I’m slightly obsessed with this age group! Sour patch kids!! Sometimes they have it and sometimes they don’t! Sounds like you know exactly what you are doing! Limit screen time! The biggest issues come from social media! Also, let her fall and pick herself up. She will come through on the other side of this literal craziness! I promise! 😘
2026-06-08 14:00:35
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Lynnie 🍄 :
Good News! My 8th grade girls love Disney more every year !!! Lots to look forward to.
2026-06-08 14:45:26
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Renee 🎂🇮🇱 :
I hate to say this, but 6-8 is a blink and it sucks
2026-06-08 22:57:07
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ericadear3 :
Oh Nikki, it’s forever leveling up. They are thriving and having their best life! Just be her number one cheerleader in the background and let her grow into herself!just wait until 8th grade.
2026-06-08 21:17:41
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stefT9791 :
My youngest is going into 6th grade this year and I am unwell 😩
2026-06-11 16:36:08
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Pattiah :
Middle school mom here….it Will always be “mom, mom, mom!” 😂
2026-06-09 03:05:07
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CD :
My parents always said if you call us when you’re in trouble or for a ride or whatever we won’t yell, we will get you home safe and talk about it when you are ready the next day. Knowing that, I feel like I made good decisions.
2026-06-08 14:29:06
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user3574380638543 :
It’s actually so much fun to watch them do their thing! The start of 6th grade is like watching the movie you directed kill it at the box office! 🤩
2026-06-09 00:39:50
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hopeinwickedtimes :
I have 4 kids and I finally am done with middle school as my youngest just promoted from 8th. I’m SO happy to be done with it!!! Middle school is the worst!!
2026-06-08 17:16:20
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Steph Busey :
My insides are torn up. Yep!!
2026-06-08 23:24:51
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M E T A X I A 🧿 :
My daughter is just finishing 6th. There was a huge shift in her self awareness, independence and socialization. I sat by her side and LISTENED! Trust me, she will come to you for all the things. Just be ready for her
2026-06-08 14:25:15
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rckl13 :
Praise be! Mine going from 6th to 7th and she’s still so “ little l 🥰😢🫥
2026-06-09 00:51:39
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Mizy112 :
My daughter is going to 6th grade too and I feel the same way 😭😭😭😭
2026-06-08 14:57:43
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Caroline Salvador :
I’m on the same page 😭😭😭 our babies!!!!
2026-06-09 01:30:07
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user612034 :
Girl I don’t know how you can keep up with your kids! I’m 3yrs younger than you and I have one in college and one just graduated high school and I couldn’t be happier because I’m just exhausted and can’t even imagine if my oldest was starting middle school 😩
2026-06-09 00:38:02
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Denise :
Middle school counselor here for you Nikki. Have extra grace as she goes through this time. Let her try things out on her own. Increase independence but also don’t let her have social media yet. Hang tight mom!
2026-06-08 13:19:24
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sarahinthemagic :
Middle school is the worst. Hope this helps 😅 😂
2026-06-08 13:53:07
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Get nailed by Angie :
It’s the start of the last of everything, instead of the first of everything it’s the last 😭😭😭
2026-06-08 23:23:03
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aubxo🥰🤍 :
i seen her today. she gave me a huggg i love herrrr ❤️
2026-06-08 23:09:31
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Katy | Golden Hour Living :
We had the 6th grade year we prayed for. We saw a huge jump in responsibility and independence. We have dinner around the table every night and just listen but we also ask questions. She was super busy with extra curriculars. Coached her through friend drama. Planned get togethers with friends (she initiated the communication) at our house.
2026-06-08 21:51:28
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Dgioielli90 :
Feeling the same way! Daughter is headed to middle school as well and I’m not ok
2026-06-08 13:57:22
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Coffee cup :
7th grade has been the worst! So happy middle school is almost over. I try to listen but almost always over do it 🙈😭
2026-06-08 18:00:29
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Carly Roubique :
I feel like we were counting UP and now that they are entering middle school it feels like a count DOWN.
2026-06-08 22:24:08
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kschrod12 :
Deep breaths. Open communication. More deep breaths. Embrace where you’re at. Find helpful insta accounts to follow and save the hell outta their posts to refer to later. You’ve got this. We’ve got thissss 😭
2026-06-09 20:26:46
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