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The transition from elementary school to middle school skirts the borders of traumatic for many girls. Their bodies are changing, their moods are shifting, their friendships are tested, and boys can become a big distraction. Girls may begin to struggle with grades, behavior, and relationships with family and friends. How do they know what to do and what not to do in this new environment with new expectations?
Erica and Jonathan Catherman
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Presents advice for middle school children on setting goals and achieving their goals, with rules to live by based on the life of and the lessons learned by Jamaal Charles, a running back for the Denver Broncos, who dealt with bullying and a learning disability that enabled him to compete in the Special Olympics.
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New middle school students share what is it like to try to make new friends and fit in, and their concerns about being bullied. They describe how lunchtime is different at middle school compared to elementary school and how it is a good opportunity to meet new people. Hear what it is like trying to find classrooms and about the pressures to get good grades and be popular.