From Mean Girls to Geeks: A Teen's Hilarious Guide to Surviving
Middle School   My daughter started her second year of Middle
School last week. After a year of being a 6th grader at the
bottom of the school's totem pole, she was excited to return to
a place that she'd formerly found intimidating. It was no longer
a new and scary world. She was returning to school as a
seasoned, worldly (dare I say a little jaded) 7th grader.  And
because my daughter apparently knows everything about
everything, I sat down with her to ask about what tips she might
have for kids (and parents) who are just starting Middle School
this year, and feeling a little nervous.  She had a lot to say.
Parents, feel free to pick and choose from these nuggets of
wisdom… and edit accordingly.   Daughter: Middle School is
really hard if you go it alone. You need friends who will watch
your back when the mean kids start coming around.  Me: Are there
always mean kids? At every school?  Daughter: Yes. I mean, not
to freak anyone out, but mean ki