The Book
Tweens - children aged 8 to 12 - are fast becoming recognised as a group in their own right. In this warm, practical and down-to-earth guide, Andrea Clifford-Poston offers clear and workable advice for parents coming to terms with 'the tweens years'.
Additional Information
Subject | Psychology |
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Pages | 192 |
Imprint | Oneworld |
Reviews
"An invaluable insight into the world of the pre-adolescent."
"Her understanding and sympathetic approach to both parent and child will make this book essential reading for any family with a tween."
"Balanced and wise … if you are the parent of a tween, this book is a must."
Table of Contents
IntroductionChapter 1 What kind of teenager will I be? - the task of being a tween
Chapter 2 Suffering from body ambition … Understanding the impact of their physical development
Chapter 3 How tweens change families
Chapter 4 Cool of mateless …? Too many feelings in search of an identity
Chapter 5 ‘That's so not fair …' - boundaries and discipline
Chapter 6 Keeping a head in school
Chapter 7 Just looking … just longing - ‘starting sexual relationships'
Chapter 8 Sex, drugs and rock ‘n' roll on a diet - going off the rails
Chapter 9 Lone parents and tweens - holding the fort alone but crisply
Further Useful Reading and Addresses
References