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Praise & Discipline for Ages 11-13

Praise & Discipline for Ages 11-13

 
Loosen up, but don't let go, when dealing with the whirlwind change of the teenage years.
Tame the sass and sarcasm preteens are famous for.
  Using general words, like "good." Be specific about what your child has done well so she knows how to repeat
Respond to your tween's cries of "Please!"
Is your child tuning you out? Avoid discipline problems by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.
When your child is aggressive, keep discipline fresh by tweaking old tactics to fit new circumstances.

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