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The Guide to Ages 11-13

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Thinking & Creativity

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Resources for Advanced Learners: Ages 11-13
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
If your 11- to 13-year-old is looking for a challenge, try these advanced books and activities.
Creative Development in Adolescents
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Parents can make a difference! Learn how to foster creativity in your pre-teen.
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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
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Social & Emotional Life

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The Power of Defeat: How to Raise a Kid With Grit
by Jennifer Fink
Want to build a kid who has the strength, character, and drive to succeed in school—and in life? Let him fail.
Grandparents and Tweens: A Special Bond
by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
Tweens often enjoy some of their growing independence from parents and siblings in the safe company of grandparents.
10 Activities to Encourage Self-Expression
Help your middle schooler manage the roller-coaster years with let-it-out activities.
Survive Your Middle Schooler's Changing Behavior
Loosen up — but don't let go — when dealing with the whirlwind change of the teenage years.

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.
The Best Children's Reading and Book Apps
by Maria Minsker
Load up your kids’ device with these 9 expert-approved reading and book apps and see how quickly your children turn into little e-bookworms!
How Storia eBooks Can Help Support Common Core Standards
by Blaike Hannay
Discover how eBooks can help children achieve success under these new academic standards.
10 Tips for Cell Phone Safety
Try these tips for preteen protection, and make sure you set a good example by following them yourself.

Financial Literacy

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Making $ense of the Economy
Inspire life-long financial responsibility by teaching your child about how money works.
Talking to Your Kids About the News: Money and the Economy
Broach this sensitive topic with an open mind, and ask lots of questions.
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.

More Life & Learning

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The Guide to Ages 11-13
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Take a peek at some of the major achievements of this age, and get a more in-depth view of the many things that children this age are learning!
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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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Remembering September 11th
Use this guide to help explain the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to your child.
Green Living: A Family Guide to Going Green
There are hundreds of fun ways your kids can work together to protect the planet! Try these activities and books to help your family act green!
What to Say When Your Kid Asks About Scary News
by Rachel Rabkin Pechman
Read these tips on how to talk to kids about 9/11, wars, natural disasters, shootings and other scary stuff in the news.
Talking to Your Kids About the News: Money and the Economy
Broach this sensitive topic with an open mind, and ask lots of questions.

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