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Social & Emotional Life for Ages 8-10

 

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Readiness Rules
Gauge your child's growing self-reliance.
Bumps in the Road
This age group is ready to make sense of family news, good or bad.
This Is Me!
Nurture your child's identity and self-esteem.
Puppy Love
The word crush at this stage doesn’t necessarily mean what you think it does.

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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.
Why Kids Are Little Copycats
by Elena Jeffries
Whether she gets her art ideas from her pal or her mannerisms from you, it's normal for your child to be a mini mimic.
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.
Tattle Tales and Worry Warts
In this year of growing self-awareness, your child is more attuned to the larger world and her place in it.

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Discipline Problems: "She Never Listens!"
Avoid discipline problems by tweaking old discipline tactics to fit new circumstances.
Discipline Dilemma: "He Can't Keep His Hands to Himself!"
When your child is aggressive, keep discipline fresh by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.

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Children Changing the World
Little kids with big hearts can make a difference one small action at a time, starting in their own backyards.
What Makes Your Kid Tick
By knowing your child's core nature, you can help her succeed in school — and life.
Scrap It or Scrapbook?
What to do with your child's school papers.
When Your Child Has Trouble
Ways you can help when your child has difficulty relating to peers.

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