Friends for Keeps

For the child navigating the tricky waters of middle school social circles and the pressure to belong while staying true

Eighth-grade advice columnists Frank and Tina answer real questions about how to be a good friend and handle tricky play

When their teacher doesn't show up, a sixth-grade class tries to run the school day themselves, but old secrets and tens

For the quiet child who finds the world a little loud and prefers the company of a good book while navigating the tricky

For the child who feels misunderstood because of their loud voice or big presence. A gentle guide to finding your place

For the child who thrives on logic and facts but struggles with the messy unpredictability of group projects and new soc

Third grade is full of surprises, from finding mysterious bones in the bathroom to getting lost on a field trip and movi

For the pre-teen navigating the fluttery, often mortifying world of middle school crushes and the importance of staying