As your child transitions into middle school, they’ll begin navigating an exciting and often challenging period of their development. The middle school years are a time of growth, exploration, and discovery, and the role of observation continues to be an important tool for understanding your child’s academic, social, and emotional development.

In this episode, we’ll explore the importance of continuing to observe your child as they grow and learn during this critical time, and we’ll discuss how you can support their critical thinking and problem-solving skills—two areas that will shape their future success in school and beyond.