For parents & guardians
You don't have to figure out middle school alone.
- 01
The summer before
Read a chapter together, talk through worries, and practice routines like packing a backpack.
- 02
The first weeks
Use the organization and emotions sections to troubleshoot new schedules and big feelings.
- 03
All year long
Return to friendships, decision-making, and goal setting as new situations come up.
This book is an educational resource and is not a substitute for individualized care. If your child is struggling, reach out to your school counselor or a licensed professional.
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A companion to the planner · Online academy
Chill Champs Academy
The planner gives your child the words, structure and weekly practice. The academy adds the next layer of support: lessons, quizzes and an AI learning coach that bring those same skills to life and keep them growing all year long.
- 22 modules and 125 lessons
- Lessons adapt to your child's level as they go
- A built-in AI learning coach with checkpoints and feedback
- Quizzes that lock in progress
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What students build
Understanding & managing emotions
Notice body signals, triggers and thought patterns, and use calming strategies that actually work.
Executive functioning
Organization, time management, planning, working memory and following through.
Communication & relationships
Friendships, conflict, boundaries, peer pressure and self-advocacy.
Flexible thinking & resilience
Problem-solve, adjust when plans change, and recover from mistakes.
Self-awareness & wellness
Strengths, values, self-care habits and a personal toolkit.
Life beyond middle school
Career curiosity, independence and early college and career readiness.
Written and led by Terri McColl, LCPC. The academy is an educational program and is not individualized clinical treatment. If your child needs mental-health support, please reach out to a licensed professional.