The pre-adolescent age often makes parents feel overwhelmed. In this transitional period between childhood and adolescence, children change almost on a daily basis, resulting in many parents having to struggle to understand the child they thought they knew well until now.

In this book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, an expert in parenting, uniquely combines elements drawn from biology, psychology, and sociology as a foundation for the reliable practical advice she offers. A valuable guide that explains issues such as:

• Why pre-adolescent children are rude, lazy, and impulsive, and how to deal with these behaviors.
• What exactly happens during puberty, when and how you can talk to your child about this topic.
• How to help your child navigate friendships and romantic relationships they experience at this age.
• How to promote their good mental health and proper body image.
• What is the best way to support them during their transition from elementary school to middle school.
• How to cope with your own feelings as your child goes through this tumultuous and experience-filled developmental period.