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The Guide to Ages 11-13 Check out some books and resources that support the development of your 11- to 13-year-old.
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Speaking & Language

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Language Development in 11-13 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Changes in the brain cause a shift in children’s thinking and speaking. Learn more about your middle schooler's development.
Study a Foreign Language With Pizzazz
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Thinking & Creativity

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Make Sure Your Child Gets an Arts Education
Encourage your child's creativity, at home and at school.
Make "Boring" Books Better
Your child's textbook can be a launch pad for innovative, independent learning.
It's Okay to Play
Providing time for fun helps this age group thrive.
Cognitive Development in 11-13 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Children become increasingly competent at adult-style thinking during the "tween" years. Learn more.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
Reaching Puberty
By 6th grade, some children will experience a rush of hormones and bodily changes.
What Your Tween Sees in the Mirror
Looks matter enormously to your tween. Here's how to promote a positive body image.
10 Ways to Teach Preteen Hygiene
When puberty arrives, it's time for a new look at how to stay healthy and presentable.

Social & Emotional Life

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Parent Guide to Learning Disabilities
Find out how your child with a learning disability can succeed despite the many challenging diagnoses and school struggles.
How to Build Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
by Sasha Emmons
In trying to boost kids’ self-esteem, we may be tearing it down. Learn how to build a healthy sense of confidence in children.
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Praising Your Tween
Proud of your tween? Let her know it. Follow these tips for properly praising your child.
Build Confidence in Your Child
by Abby Margolis Newman
Find the words that will make your child's spirit soar.

Disabilities & Special Needs

Parent Guide to Learning Disabilities
Find out how your child with a learning disability can succeed despite the many challenging diagnoses and school struggles.
4 Things You Might Not Know About Learning Disabilities
by Stephanie Booth
"Learning disability" can be a scary phrase. Find out the facts about learning disabilities and what it takes to help kids with LDs succeed.

Your Child & Technology

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The 15 Best Teacher Apps For Parents
by Kim Greene
Instructor Magazine shared their top apps for teachers of PreK-8th Grade. Download some of these teacher apps at home.
How to Prevent Today's Children From Cheating
Help your kids learn right from wrong in the face of new and inventive ways to cheat, copy, and steal.
10 Tips for Cell Phone Safety
Try these tips to help your preteen learn about owning a cell phone -- and make sure you set a good example by following them yourself.
5 Internet Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens
Get tips on how to keep your connected child safe online.

Financial Literacy

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Making $ense of the Economy
Inspire life-long financial responsibility by teaching your child about how money works.
Help Your Teen Get a Summer Job
Keep him busy this summer — earning money!
Allowance, Age by Age
Find out everything you need to know before cracking open your wallet.
Allowance Power
by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
Tweens gain independence and responsibility when they learn about money.

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Explaining Scary News to Kids
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From roadside accidents to school shootings, scary events happen every day. Learn how to discuss them so kids understand — and feel safe, too.
Teach Your Kids Table Manners
by Shaun Dreisbach
Our complete guide to good manners dishes up age-by-age advice guaranteed to help you take back your table.

Global Awareness

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Green Living: A Family Guide to Going Green
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4 Family Volunteering Opportunities
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