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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

Parent Guides to Every Age
What milestones should your child be achieving and when? Check out the Parent Guides to every age to track your child's progress as a learner.
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
Try these tips for putting some zip into language learning.

Thinking & Creativity

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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.
Ideas & Resources for Struggling Learners: Ages 11-13
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Try these activities if your child is struggling with school.
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.

Physical Development

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Parent Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Try these recipes and suggestions for raising a healthy family.
Taming "Winter" Allergies
by Nicole Falcone
Indoor triggers can cause the symptoms we usually associate with spring. Here’s how to combat the sniffles.
It's Brain Food!
Secrets about snacks that can help you succeed.
Sleepless Everywhere
Keep your kids rested to maximize their learning potential.

Social & Emotional Life

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Bullying and Teasing: No Laughing Matter
Know the facts about bullying, even if you don’t think it affects your child.
Let's Be Friends
Help your child's friendships flourish — even in the face of difficulty.
Children Changing the World
Little kids with big hearts can make a difference one small action at a time, starting in their own backyards.
Discipline Dilemma: "Why Can't She Tell the Truth?"
Reform a little liar by tweaking old discipline tactics to fit new circumstances.

Disabilities & Special Needs

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.
The Best Children's Reading and Book Apps
by Maria Minsker
Load up your kids’ device with these 17 expert-approved reading and book apps and see how quickly your children turn into little e-bookworms!
21st-Century Cheating
Help your kids learn right from wrong in the face of new and inventive ways to cheat, copy, and steal.
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.
Allowance Power
Tweens gain independence and responsibility when they learn about money.
Making $ense Out of Cents
by Francie Alexander
Francie Alexander teaches parents how to talk to kids about money.
Help Your Teen Get a Summer Job
Keep him busy this summer — earning money!

More Life & Learning

A Simple Secret for Confident, Happy Kids
by Linda Rodgers
Learn how mindfulness training—simple techniques for boosting well-being and success—can help your child thrive in school and in life.
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!
Explaining Scary News to Kids
by Deborah Skolnik
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
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!
Remembering September 11th
Use this guide to help explain the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to your child.
Communicate With Your Kids About Climate Change
Move past the media mumble, and help your child understand global warming.
4 Family Volunteering Opportunities
by Marge Perry
Volunteering offers many benefits for kids — and the people they serve. Find out which option works best for your family.

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