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Family Wisdom Blog
A special selection of posts for families with kids ages 9 to 12-years-old
On Having Better Conversations with Your Preteen:
Once your child starts puberty, the relationship you once shared begins to change. There is a ton of parenting advice out there on how to handle this change. Take a look at five things that have helped me have better conversations with my daughter and helped us handle the change with grace.
On Gathering Support for the Harder Days:
Being a parent is not easy. As my oldest nears puberty and adolescence, I have thought back to my adolescence and the trouble I caused, and I know I need to gather as much knowledge as I can so that I will be as prepared as I can be for whatever is ahead of us.
On Getting Ready for Puberty:
Puberty marks the start of adolescence when it’s developmentally appropriate for your child to push away from you and begin seeking validation from their peers. I stumbled through adolescence, so I want my girls to know I will be their beacon for guidance.
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