Middle School: Preparing Your Child for the Transition by Loraine Alkire
Middle School is a big deal for both the child and parent. It's a right of passage, a sign of puberty. It presents a host of questions, excitement and fears from both the parent's and child's point of view. But getting ready for middle school can be  much less stressful for the whole family if you plan ahead with these simple tips...
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Parenting a Tween-Ager: Frustrating on Many Levels by Kay Whittenhauer
A tween-ager is a child between the ages of eight and twelve. I first became familiar with this word when my old college friend would send me e-mails complaining about her tween-ager, along with warnings that I should "just wait". Well, my dear friend, the wait is over. We sailed through the ages of eight, nine, and ten with no significant problems (I said smugly). Age eleven got a little dicey- but still, no big deal. Then came middle school and age 12. Hellooo, tween-ager!
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The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Kay Whittenhauer
This is a brief overview of The Five Love Languages of Teenagers, written by Dr. Gary Chapman. Dr. Chapman's premise is that each of us speak in a primary love language. We function best when spoken to in our primary love language. That's how are love tanks are filled. When our love tanks are full we operate at peak performance. The book was originally published in 1973 and it's amazing that the concept put forth still holds true today.
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