My Kid Is Starting Middle School & I Have Feelings

BTS truth time.

Aug. 4, 2026 fool me once My Kid Is Starting Middle School & I Have Feelings Welcome to Scary Mommy’s Back To School Issue (I know, I know, it’s that time). Here, we’re talking about everything from co-parenting through this busy season, to wondering if the dog needs a back to school routine, too. This piece, “My Kid Is Starting Middle School & I Have Feelings,” is written by a mom who hasn’t quite gotten over the horrors of her own middle school experience, and now faces her own child’s start of that time. Join us as we embark on this *most wonderful time of the year.* Read More ⮕ Latest: Emma Chao/Margaret Flatley; Getty you heard the woman The Low-Bar Guide To Starting School Year Ten things NOT to do to make this the best year ever. Read More. Who's Tired Already? 🙋🏽‍♀️ Back-To-School Prep Is The Invisible Load Super Bowl For Moms Back-to-school prep isn't just knocking out a supply list; it's a full season of invisible labor crammed into a month. Read More. Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty fur real Do Dogs Need A Back-To-School Routine, Too? A Vet Behaviorist Explains Vet behaviorist Dr. Amy Pike explains how to prep your dog for the back-to-school schedule shift. Plus, the anxiety signs parents miss. Read More. Featured: Emma Chao/Scary Mommy; Getty These Are The Kindergarten Readiness Skills Teachers Actually Want Kindergarten teachers told Scary Mommy the one skill they wish every child had before day one... and it's not counting to 10. Here's what actually matters. Read More ⮕ More Back To School: ⮕ How Co-Parents Can Prepare For A Successful School Year ⮕ Is Anyone Else Dreading Back-To-School Season Because Your Child Is Misunderstood There? ⮕ Trust Me, Here Are 10 Things To Do To Get Ready To Become An Empty Nester

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