I'm a Capable Tween, Right? Middle School Angst

Tween with long brown hair gazes thoughtfully to the side, her face partially hidden by a cozy white sweater. A calm and contemplative expression graces her face while soft natural lighting enhances her reflective demeanor.

Middle school tweens, they are not youngsters anymore but not yet teenagers. Behaviors often vacillate between the two! Moving to middle school from the security of elementary school can be exciting or daunting. The resulting anxiety can be minimal or overwhelming. Although separation anxiety usually occurs in younger children, the angst associated with being apart from…

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