Parenting just got tougher. As your child’s brain rewires, hormones kick in, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand.
Divided into two sections – aged 8 to 10 and aged 10 to 12 – this practical parenting book is grounded in evidence-based psychology, exploring the science at work during this period of your child’s development.
Taking 75 everyday scenarios, the book tackles real-world issues head-on, from sibling clashes and sulks to more serious concerns as your child edges towards their teenage years, such as handling anger, body consciousness, online safety, and self-harm.
Discover how to create a supportive environment at home and how your behavior can help your tween manage whatever life throws at them as you also explore:
-Difficult topics relevant to parents today, such as pornography and self-harm. -Everyday topics include clashes over sleepovers, first phones, homework, and going out with friends. -Content by Dr Angharad Rudkin, who is a child psychology expert, and Tanith Carey, a well-known parenting journalist who writes regularly for the Guardian.
Building a strong relationship based on mutual trust and respect will ensure a smooth transition into your child’s teenage years.
Tanith Carey is a journalist and author who writes on the most pressing challenges facing today's parents. Her writing has featured in The Telegraph, The Times, and New York Daily News. She has also appeared on TV and radio, including on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, ITV's This Morning, and Good Morning Britain. She has two teenage daughters.
Dr. Angharad Rudkin is a clinical psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society and has worked with families for more than 15 years. She has a therapy practice and teaches clinical child psychology at the University of Southampton. She regularly contributes to the national press and appears on TV and radio. She has three children.
View titles by Tanith Carey
Parenting just got tougher. As your child’s brain rewires, hormones kick in, and independence beckons, a perfect storm for family conflict emerges. But help is at hand.
Divided into two sections – aged 8 to 10 and aged 10 to 12 – this practical parenting book is grounded in evidence-based psychology, exploring the science at work during this period of your child’s development.
Taking 75 everyday scenarios, the book tackles real-world issues head-on, from sibling clashes and sulks to more serious concerns as your child edges towards their teenage years, such as handling anger, body consciousness, online safety, and self-harm.
Discover how to create a supportive environment at home and how your behavior can help your tween manage whatever life throws at them as you also explore:
-Difficult topics relevant to parents today, such as pornography and self-harm. -Everyday topics include clashes over sleepovers, first phones, homework, and going out with friends. -Content by Dr Angharad Rudkin, who is a child psychology expert, and Tanith Carey, a well-known parenting journalist who writes regularly for the Guardian.
Building a strong relationship based on mutual trust and respect will ensure a smooth transition into your child’s teenage years.
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Tanith Carey is a journalist and author who writes on the most pressing challenges facing today's parents. Her writing has featured in The Telegraph, The Times, and New York Daily News. She has also appeared on TV and radio, including on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, ITV's This Morning, and Good Morning Britain. She has two teenage daughters.
Dr. Angharad Rudkin is a clinical psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society and has worked with families for more than 15 years. She has a therapy practice and teaches clinical child psychology at the University of Southampton. She regularly contributes to the national press and appears on TV and radio. She has three children.
View titles by Tanith Carey
