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Social Life & Friendship for Grade 8

Social Life & Friendship for Grade 8

 

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School Friendships: Stay Connected Over Summer Break
by Denise Maher
It’s a LONG vacation. Here’s how to make sure your kids don’t lose touch with their class pals.
Let's Be Friends
Help your child's friendships flourish — even in the face of difficulty.
5 Don'ts for the Power Struggle Years
Stand your ground when your tween faces peer pressure.
5 Survival Skills to Teach Your Tween
Show these strategies to your tween so she can defend herself against gossip and rumors.
Surviving the Rumor Mill
by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer
How to help your child cope with the hurtful words, gossip, and falsehoods that can spread during the preteen years.
Beginning to Date
When tweens start becoming interested in romantic relationships, set guidelines for acceptable behavior.
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