Topic: parenting tweens

How to Help Your Child Make the Journey Through Puberty

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Few stages in life are as dreaded as puberty. Parents worry that during these turbulent years, their sweet, thoughtful child will be replaced by a defiant, moody adolescent. However, while it’s true that the brain pushes children in this age bracket to assert their independence, there’s no reason why your relationship with your child has to deteriorate. On ...

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Six Frustrating Preteen Behaviours – and How to Deal with Them

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Preteens are usually portrayed in the media as being bubbly, trend-loving young people who are, for most intents and purposes, still kids. Unfortunately, this image belies the truth of the preteen years; this period is often an incredibly turbulent, confusing time in a child’s life. It’s not exactly smooth sailing for parents, either. In fact, research conducted at ...

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7 Tips on How to Effectively Parent a Pre-teen and to Prepare for Teen Years

Dr. Tali Shenfield

For the parents of pre-teens, it can feel as though everything has changed overnight: Their child, once open and trusting, suddenly wants his (or her) own space much of the time. He may also become moody, rebellious, and defiant. He will almost certainly desire an unprecedented amount of freedom. If you find yourself in the aforementioned situation, take heart: As ...

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