Phyllis L FagellPhyllis L. Fagell has been immersed in middle school for years as a psychotherapist, school counselor, writer, and parent of two teens and a tween. (For the record, that's two kids down, one to go. Her youngest child is about to start sixth grade!) I anything, Phyllis has come to believe that middle school shouldn't be a time to dread, but rather a key phase parents can capitalize on to impart critical skills. Phyllis is also a journalist who stays up-to-date on breakthroughs in counseling, parenting & education, and she uses her unique perspective as both a writer and counselor to bring the latest research to life and give it practicality. She knows that with the right concrete, evidence-based strategies, parents can help kids emerge from middle school feeling positive about the experience and ready for high school and life demands. Read More Read Less