The Baobab Blog
Tips, strategies, and solutions to help your middle schooler learn—without yelling or stress.
Anxiety
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Back-to-School Stress: Helping Your Child Start the School Year with Confidence
Feeling nervous about the start of the school year? How to tell the difference between normal jitters and chronic anxiety—and 5 practical steps to help your child during the first week.
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Methods
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Apprendre ses leçons au collège : la méthode qui marche
Relire ne suffit pas : la science est claire. Découvrez la méthode en 3 étapes pour apprendre une leçon au collège, et le rôle exact du parent le soir.
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Motivation
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Starting 6th Grade: Preparing for a Smooth Transition
Starting 6th Grade: What Really Changes, Common Fears, and Habits to Establish Starting in September for a Smooth Transition—for Your Child and for You.
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Screens
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Good vs. Bad Screen Time: What Parents Need to Know
Not all screen time is created equal. The real question isn’t “how much time?” but “what kind of screen time?” A guide to distinguishing between good and bad screen time.
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Methods
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Kartable, Acadomia, Baobab: Which option is best for middle school students looking to study?
What is the best way to help your middle schooler study? A comparison of Baobab, Kartable, Acadomia, and traditional methods. Updated May 2026.
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Motivation
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How to Motivate a Middle Schooler to Do Their Homework (Without Yelling or Arguments)
If your child drags their feet, sighs, or refuses to sit down at their desk… it’s neither a lack of willpower nor a tantrum. It’s a matter of experience. Here’s a closer look and some solutions.
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Parenting
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My teenager won't do anything: what can I do when I've tried everything?
Have you tried everything and nothing seems to work with your teenager? It’s not laziness or a lack of discipline. Here’s what’s really going on—and what actually works.
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Anxiety
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School Anxiety in Middle School: 5 Signs and Practical Solutions
“I get butterflies in my stomach before every test.” If your child studies hard but is still filled with anxiety, they likely have school anxiety. Here’s how to help them.
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School Anxiety in Middle School: 5 Signs and Practical Solutions
“I get butterflies in my stomach before every test.” If your child studies hard but is still filled with anxiety, they likely have school anxiety. Here’s how to help them.
Learn moreScreens
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Good vs. Bad Screen Time: What Parents Need to Know
Not all screen time is created equal. The real question isn’t “how much time?” but “what kind of screen time?” A guide to distinguishing between good and bad screen time.
Learn moreMethods
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Reading time:
Apprendre ses leçons au collège : la méthode qui marche
Relire ne suffit pas : la science est claire. Découvrez la méthode en 3 étapes pour apprendre une leçon au collège, et le rôle exact du parent le soir.
Learn moreMethods
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Kartable, Acadomia, Baobab: Which option is best for middle school students looking to study?
What is the best way to help your middle schooler study? A comparison of Baobab, Kartable, Acadomia, and traditional methods. Updated May 2026.
Learn moreMotivation
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Starting 6th Grade: Preparing for a Smooth Transition
Starting 6th Grade: What Really Changes, Common Fears, and Habits to Establish Starting in September for a Smooth Transition—for Your Child and for You.
Learn moreMotivation
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Reading time:
How to Motivate a Middle Schooler to Do Their Homework (Without Yelling or Arguments)
If your child drags their feet, sighs, or refuses to sit down at their desk… it’s neither a lack of willpower nor a tantrum. It’s a matter of experience. Here’s a closer look and some solutions.
Learn moreParenting
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Reading time:
My teenager won't do anything: what can I do when I've tried everything?
Have you tried everything and nothing seems to work with your teenager? It’s not laziness or a lack of discipline. Here’s what’s really going on—and what actually works.
Learn more