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The transition years The pre-teen years, between the ages of ten and 13, are a whirlwind of mood swings and apparent personality changes. This section provides tips on dealing with the highs and the lows.

In this section

Adolescence and your relationship
Handling the unique challenges of an adolescent child

Bullying and the school-age child
How to tell if your child's being bullied - or is the bully

Communicating with your pre-teen
Learn the key parenting skill of talking to adolescents

Developmental stages
How hormonal changes bring on those notorious mood swings

Growing independence
Why your parenting techniques must change as your child grows

School holidays: some ideas
Tips on the daunting task of keeping pre-teens entertained

Starting secondary school
Help for you and your child as they move on to 'big' school

Your child and homework
Some hints on keeping up with your child's studies

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