The Everything Tween Book: A Parent's Guide to Surviving the Turbulent Pre-Teen Years (Everything Series) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Has your daughter started wearing makeup and thinking about boys—years before you dreamed it could happen? Are you concerned that your son has been acting up and talking back—while you’re sure you should still be his hero?

As you know, the "tween" years, which fall between the ages of eight and twelve, can often be a challenging time for both you and your child. The Everything® Tween Book, written by child psychologist Dr. Linda Sonna, helps you navigate the trying years between childhood and adolescence. From addressing such serious issues as eating disorders and school violence to learning tolerance for pink and blue hair, The Everything® Tween Book helps you understand and cope with your child’s psychological, social, and emotional needs.

The Everything® Tween Book provides sound, professional advice on:

·Understanding—and dealing with—rebellion
·Improving communication
·Disciplining
·Managing sibling spats
·Helping your tween face peer pressure
·Ensuring good health

·Teaching sex education

Packed with practical advice and reliable tips to help you get through the worst conflicts, The Everything® Tween Book ensures that you stay sane while your tween blossoms into a healthy, happy, and mature young adult.

About the Author

Linda Sonna, Ph.D., is a child psychologist and former foster mom. She is author of the highly successful The Everything® Toddler Book and The Everything® Potty Training Book, as well as The Homework Solution: Getting Kids to Do Their Homework and The Homework Plan: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids Excel. Dr. Sonna teaches psychology at the University of New Mexico.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580628702
• ISBN-13: 978-1580628709
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything Tween Book, April 10, 2003

By	lois mark (Dallas TX) - See all my reviews

Finally a book that touches on the questions parents of "tweenagers" struggle with daily and offers workable solutions to the problems of homework, sex, drugs, moodiness, peers, etc. Dr. Sonna knows her stuff and shares it in a highly readable and understandable way.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for a hard age, April 10, 2003

By A Customer

Kids are trying to grow up too fast, acting like teenagers when they're still in elementary school. This book has lots of good advice for keeping kids on a good track at school, and at home, along with tips for sleeping,safety, keeping them off of junk food, and "everything" else. Already my daughter and I are getting along better.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Where's the substance?, May 17, 2005

By	R. Clark "lexingtonguy" (Lexington, KY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I guess I expected too much from this book. I couldn't get past the first 30 pages without feeling it was written for Jr. High Family and Health class. Think of it as the "light" version of parenting advice. If that's what you're looking for, here's your book. Examples (with a dose of sarcasm:)

Did you know that fat and sugar makes kids fat?!
Did you know that kids should wear helmets when skateboarding!?
Did you know that kids should dress warmly on a winter's day?!