I Thought I Was Ready for Middle School the First Time. I Wasn’t. Here’s What I’m Doing Differently Now.
Photo by Thomas Park on Unsplash The first time my daughter started middle school, I did what I thought I was supposed to do. We bought the list. New backpack, fresh supplies, a planner she promised she’d use. I felt prepared. And then within about two weeks, everything started slipping. Assignments weren’t written down. Papers disappeared. Projects showed up the night before they were due. I kept thinking: we have everything… so why does this feel so chaotic? Now my younger daughter is about to start middle school, and I’m doing it differently—based on what actually matters once they walk into that building. This post contains affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend items I personally have or would buy. 🔥 If You Just Want the Short List (What Actually Works ) (These are the things I’m buying/setting up before day one) A large, multi-compartment backpack s...