Middle School Matters

In this book, Phyllis Fagell helps parents use the middle school years as a low-stakes training ground to teach kids essential skills such as making good friend choices, negotiating conflict, regulating their own emotions, and being their own advocates.

The book combines Fagell's professional and personal expertise with stories and advice from prominent psychologists, doctors, parents, educators, school professionals, and middle schoolers themselves.

It covers topics including values and integrity, social skills, learning, and empowerment and resilience, providing practical strategies for parents and educators to support early adolescents.