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[quote=Anonymous]Here is what helped our DD at that age:

1.)  Sleep away summer camp - new environment and no devices! Gave her independence, confidence and "camp friends" she could stay in touch with via text etc. during the school year.
2.)  Rowing - DD started doing learn to row programs in middle school and joined HS team.  Instant group of friends and exercise helps with mood!  
3.)  Talk to teachers about matching up study buddies for certain classes.  It's a way to get kids who have similar academic profile to spend time together without the pressure of "being friends" with one another.  Middles schoolers are very aware of who is in their friend group and who is not.  They don't want to bring someone in out of fear of losing their own spot.  A study buddy is not necessarily a friend, but at least gives your DD someone to talk to at school.

I was the movie date for both my DDs many times when they were in middle school and in between friend groups.  Don't worry, stop blaming yourself, and enjoy your DD as she is - you will miss it when she dumps you for her friends when she gets to HS.[/quote]

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